Devocalized

/ˌdiːˈvoʊkəlaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Having had vocal or vowel qualities removed, either through linguistic change or medical procedure.

Etymology

Past participle of devocalize, used as an adjective to describe the resulting state after devocalization has occurred.

Kelly Says

Devocalized consonants are actually what make whispering possible—your vocal cords don't vibrate, so all that energy becomes pure air noise instead of sound waves.

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