What does subvocalization mean during silent reading?

Sounding words internally.

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Why: Subvocalization is combining silent reading with internal sounding of words.

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Subvocalizing is a silent sound, heard only inside.
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Answer: Sounding words internally. Subvocalization is combining silent reading with internal sounding of words.

  1. Reading en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading
    combining silent reading with internal sounding of the words
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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