Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
voiced
Adjective
/vɔɪst/
Definition
Having a vocal sound; pronounced with the use of the vocal cords.
Examples
- The voiced consonants like ‘b’ and ‘d’ are different from their voiceless counterparts ‘p’ and ‘t’.
- In linguistics, ‘voiced’ sounds play a significant role in distinguishing meaning.
- The actor’s voiced character in the animated film brought warmth to the story.
Meaning
Refers to sounds produced with vibration of the vocal cords, as opposed to voiceless sounds where the vocal cords do not vibrate.
Synonyms
- Articulated
- Vocal
- Expressed
