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- [uhn-voist]
- /ʌnˈvɔɪst/
- /ˌʌnˈvɔɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-voist]
- /ʌnˈvɔɪst/
Definitions of unvoiced word
- adjective unvoiced not voiced; not uttered: unvoiced complaints. 1
- adjective unvoiced Phonetics. voiceless; without voice; surd: unvoiced consonants. 1
- adjective unvoiced said without vocal cords 1
- adjective unvoiced not spoken, not made explicit 1
- adjective unvoiced not expressed or spoken 0
- adjective unvoiced articulated without vibration of the vocal cords; voiceless 0
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Origin of unvoiced
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; un-1 + voiced
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Parts of speech for Unvoiced
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unvoiced popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
unvoiced usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unvoiced
adj unvoiced
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
adjective unvoiced
- wordless — speechless, silent, or mute.
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