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- [ey-fon-ik, ey-foh-nik]
- /eɪˈfɒn ɪk, eɪˈfoʊ nɪk/
- /afˈɒnɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-fon-ik, ey-foh-nik]
- /eɪˈfɒn ɪk, eɪˈfoʊ nɪk/
Definitions of aphonic word
- adjective aphonic affected with aphonia 3
- adjective aphonic not representing a spoken sound, as k in know 3
- adjective aphonic voiceless or devoiced 3
- adjective aphonic of or having aphonia 3
- adjective aphonic not pronounced 3
- adjective aphonic voiceless 3
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Origin of aphonic
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Greek áphōn(os) voiceless (see aphonia) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Aphonic
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aphonic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aphonic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aphonic
adj aphonic
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- mute — silent; refraining from speech or utterance.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
- speechless — temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc.: speechless with alarm.
adjective aphonic
- voiceless — having no voice; mute.
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