devoiced Definition
- 1pronounced without vibration of the vocal cords
- 2a consonant that is pronounced without vibration of the vocal cords
Using devoiced: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "devoiced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The 'p' in 'spin' is a devoiced consonant.
Example
In English, voiceless consonants are often devoiced at the end of a word.
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Summary: devoiced in Brief
'Devoiced' [diːˈvɔɪst] refers to a sound that is pronounced without vibration of the vocal cords. It is often used to describe voiceless consonants, such as the 'p' in 'spin,' which are pronounced without vibration of the vocal cords. This can occur at the end of a word in English.
