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VOICELESS CONSONANT

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Voiceless Consonant.

Voiceless Consonant - as a noun

A consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surd5

Example Sentences

"The voiceless consonant /p/ is produced by blocking the airflow completely and then releasing it."
"In English, /s/ is a voiceless consonant that is often found at the beginning or end of words."
"The voiceless consonant /k/ is made by vocally producing a 'k' sound without using the voice."
"Some languages, such as Hawaiian, have a limited number of voiceless consonants in their phonetic inventory."
"The voiceless consonant /t/ is articulated by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge."
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