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- [dee-vois]
- /diˈvɔɪs/
- /dɪvˈɔɪsɪŋ/
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- [dee-vois]
- /diˈvɔɪs/
Definitions of devoicing word
- noun devoicing the process by which a consonant that is usually voiced becomes devoiced 3
- verb with object devoicing to pronounce (an ordinarily voiced speech sound) without vibration of the vocal cords; make voiceless. 1
- verb without object devoicing to devoice a speech sound. 1
- noun devoicing (phonetics) The act of one who devoices. 0
- verb devoicing present participle of devoice. 0
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Origin of devoicing
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; de- + voice
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Devoicing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devoicing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
devoicing usage trend in Literature
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