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voicing

 

[ หˆvษ”ษชsษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

speech communication

Voicing refers to the characteristic of speech sounds that involves the vibration of the vocal cords. It can distinguish between voiced and voiceless sounds, which is crucial in many languages for differentiating meaning between words. In phonetics, voicing is essential in understanding how sounds are produced and perceived. The presence or absence of voicing can significantly impact the clarity and comprehensibility of spoken language.

Synonyms

articulation, voicelessness

Examples of usage

  • The difference between 'bat' and 'pat' is due to voicing.
  • Linguists study voicing patterns across different languages.
  • Voicing is an important feature in phonetic transcription.

Translations

Translations of the word "voicing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น voz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stimme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚os

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ voz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ses

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlas

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlas

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃฐ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถdd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ voz

Etymology

The term 'voicing' has its roots in the Middle English word 'vois' meaning 'voice', which itself stems from the Old French 'vois' and the Latin 'vox', meaning 'voice'. The evolution of the term aligns with the development of linguistic studies, particularly in phonetics and phonology. As language evolved, so did the scientific understanding of how sounds are produced using the vocal cords. In the 19th century, linguists began to systematically describe the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds, leading to the more formal use of the term 'voicing' in linguistic contexts. Its significance became even more pronounced with the advent of language teaching and speech therapy, where understanding voicing patterns holds practical importance for clarity and pronunciation. Today, 'voicing' is a key concept in both theoretical and applied linguistics, affecting how we teach and learn language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,143, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.