ออกเสียง

Explanation

ออก means “to go or put out,” while เสียง can mean “voice,” “sound,” or a “vote.” Together, the expression has the basic image of putting one's voice or choice outward. In language-related contexts, it describes producing the sounds of a letter or word. Common patterns include ออกเสียงคำนี้, “pronounce this word,” and ออกเสียงให้ชัด, “pronounce it clearly.” In elections and meetings, it refers to expressing a choice or position through a vote. Words such as เลือกตั้ง, “election,” or เห็นชอบ, “approve,” usually make this meaning clear.

Usage

It is especially common in language classes when asking about, practicing, or correcting pronunciation. It is also used when people vote in elections or formally decide an issue at a meeting.

Caution

ออกเสียง is not the general verb for “speak.” Use พูดภาษาไทย for “speak Thai”; ออกเสียงภาษาไทย would focus on producing Thai sounds. Without an election or meeting context, ออกเสียง is likely to be understood as “pronounce.” Phrases such as ออกเสียงเลือกตั้ง or ออกเสียงเห็นชอบ make the voting sense clear.

1 pronounce synonyms

• พูด

  phûut speak

  พูด is the general verb for speaking or saying something to communicate content. ออกเสียง focuses on how the sounds of a word are produced.

• เปล่งเสียง

  เปล่งเสียง emphasizes emitting or producing a voice or sound. ออกเสียง is commonly used for producing the particular sounds of a letter or word.

2 vote synonyms

• ลงคะแนน

  ลงคะแนน often highlights the act of casting or recording a ballot. ออกเสียง emphasizes expressing one's choice or position through a vote, though the two often overlap.