1. parts of the mouth and throat used to produce speech sounds, such as the tongue, lips, and teeth
Usage: linguistics; anatomy
2. people who express ideas clearly and effectively in speech

Examples

• Speech therapists help patients strengthen their articulators after a stroke.
• The tongue and lips are primary articulators in human speech production.
• Linguists study how different articulators create various consonant sounds.
• The conference featured several skilled articulators who presented complex ideas clearly.
• Damage to the articulators can significantly affect a person’s ability to speak.
• Public speaking coaches train articulators to improve their delivery and clarity.