What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unvoiced
Example
The 'p' sound in 'pat' is unvoiced. [unvoiced: adjective]
Example
The 's' sound in 'sit' is an unvoiced consonant. [unvoiced: adjective]
voiceless
Example
The 'k' sound in 'kite' is voiceless. [voiceless: adjective]
Example
The 'f' sound in 'fish' is a voiceless consonant. [voiceless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both unvoiced and voiceless are commonly used in phonetics and linguistics to describe speech sounds. However, voiceless is more commonly used in American English, while unvoiced is more common in British English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unvoiced and voiceless?
Both unvoiced and voiceless are technical terms used in phonetics and linguistics, making them more formal than everyday language. However, they can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
