Definition of Phonation

1. Noun. The sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract. "The giraffe cannot make any vocalizations"

Exact synonyms: Vocalisation, Vocalism, Vocalization, Voice, Vox
Generic synonyms: Communication
Specialized synonyms: Singing Voice, Sprechgesang, Sprechstimme, Voice Over
Derivative terms: Phonate, Vocalise, Vocalist, Vocalize, Voice

Definition of Phonation

1. n. The act or process by which articulate sounds are uttered; the utterance of articulate sounds; articulate speech.

Definition of Phonation

1. Noun. (phonetics) 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. ¹

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Definition of Phonation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phonation

1. The process of producing vocal sounds by means of vocal cords vibrating in an expiratory blast of air. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phonation

phonaestheme
phonaesthemes
phonaesthesia
phonaesthetic
phonal
phonarteriogram
phonarteriography
phonascetics
phonasthenia
phonate
phonated
phonates
phonathon
phonathons
phonating
phonation (current term)
phonations
phonatory
phonautogram
phonautograms
phonautograph
phonautographs
phone
phone-in
phone-in show
phone-ins
phone bill
phone book
phone books

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