utterance
//ˈʌtərəns//
Noun
utteranceSingular
utterancesPlural
1
Something that is spoken or expressed verbally; a word, phrase, or statement.
His utterance surprised everyone in the room.
2
The act or manner of speaking or expressing something aloud.
Her clear utterance made it easy for everyone to understand her speech.
3
The power or ability to speak.
The shock of the accident left him without utterance for several minutes.