subvocalization
/ˌsʌbˌvoʊkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of silently saying words in your mind while reading or thinking, often moving your lips or throat muscles slightly.
- Many people use subvocalization when they read, which can slow down their reading speed.
- The teacher noticed the student's subvocalization during the silent reading test.
- Speed reading courses often teach techniques to reduce subvocalization.
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