Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unvoiced
Adjective
/ˌʌnˈvɔɪst/
Definition
Not voiced; produced without vibration of the vocal cords.
Examples
- In the word ‘cat’, the ‘k’ is an unvoiced sound.
- While speaking quickly, we may easily confuse voiced and unvoiced consonants.
- Differences between voiced and unvoiced sounds can change the meaning of words.
Meaning
In phonetics, it refers to sounds made without the vocal cords vibrating. Unvoiced sounds are often found in speech sounds such as ‘p’, ‘t’, and ‘k’.
Synonyms
- Voiceless
- Inaudible
