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Finding out how you actually sound to others is a great way to figure out how to improve your articulation. And don't forget that the more you work on it, the better you get at communicating, which is good for life in general.
Articulation and Diction
"Is there not an art, a music, and a stream of words that shalt be life, the acknowledged voice of life?" - William Wordsworth
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Basically, if you do not articulate your words well, people will not be able to understand what you are trying to communicate. If you learn to launch your vowels by exaggerating your consonants to be understood, you'll be able to project without pushing (pushing can cause hoarseness and other more serious problems).One way to improve your articulation is to work with a mirror and watch to see whether or not you are fully using your lip and facial muscles to form your words. Another thing to watch for is a tight jaw or frowning cheeks because it's not a good idea to let these obstruct your potential.
Articulation Basics
Definition of Articulation
Articulation in the VoiceThis ChennaiOnline site in India provides an easy to understand page that defines articulation, written by Dr. S.A.K. Durga.1837 Treatise
Wow! A treatise written in 1837 by Henry Russell, a pupil of the famous composer, Rossini, and dedicated to "Her Regal Highness, Princess Victoria." This is a public domain document.