Aphonic

/əˈfɒnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by aphonia; lacking voice or the ability to produce sound.

Etymology

From aphonia + '-ic' (adjective suffix), following Greek roots 'a-' (without) + 'phōnē' (voice).

Kelly Says

The word aphonic perfectly captures how someone might feel—not just quiet, but unable to make any vocal sound at all, which is a much more serious condition than just being shy or soft-spoken.

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