phonation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The process of producing vocal sound by the vibration of the vocal folds that is in turn modified by the resonance of the vocal tract.

Word forms

phonation phonations

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φωνή (phōnḗ, “voice, sound”), equivalent to phonate + -ion.

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