voiceless (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈvɔɪsləs/

Definition

Not producing sound from the vocal cords; silent or unexpressed.

Examples

• The 's' sound in 'snake' is a voiceless consonant, produced without vocal cord vibration.

• For many years, the voiceless minority in the community struggled to have their concerns heard.

• After shouting for so long, her throat was sore and her voice became completely voiceless.

Synonyms of voiceless

Words with a similar meaning to voiceless:

• silent
• mute
• unspoken
• unarticulated

Antonyms of voiceless

Words with the opposite meaning to voiceless:

• voiced
• vocal

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