Articulation is distinct and clear, and pronunciation for the most part is correct, but an occasional lapse in one of these characteristics is noticeable. The speaker sounds interested in the topic and shows some vocal variety. Notes may assist but do not interfere with delivery. Vocalized pauses cause occasional minor distractions. Volume is generally too loud or too soft for the listener and the occasion.
Articulation is hampered by occasional lazy, slurred or chopped enunciation.
Mispronunciations interfere with the listener's understanding of the message. The speaker lacks vocal variety thus having a somewhat monotonous delivery which hampers the listener's reception of the message. Moments of apparent reciting, reading or referring to notes occasionally interferes with delivery. Vocalized pauses are distracting. Volume is either too loud or too soft for the listener or the occasion.