Izwi (Word) kureva rimwe ramashoko anonzwisisika mukutaura kwevanhu. Izwi reMunhu (voice) kureva kuomba kwemunhu paanotaura achivhura muromo. VaWabo vanoti nzu (n. voice) zvichireva izwi. VaKikuyu vanoti mugambo munene (bass voice; word) zvichireva izwi rebhesi. VaKikuyu vanoti mugambo munyinyi (undertone). VaKikuyu vanoti mugambo (tune; tone).