Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

breathy voice

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.34 in modern English

Syllables: breathy voice
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

1

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Coordinate term: creaky voice"

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does breathy voice mean?: A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.

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