What is another word for phonation?

Pronunciation: [fənˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Phonation refers to the production of sound via the vibration of vocal cords in the larynx, which leads to the creation of speech. Synonyms for phonation include voicing, vocalizing, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. These words are often used interchangeably to refer to the process of speaking or producing audible sounds through the mouth. Voice modulation, sound emission, and speaking are also common synonyms for phonation. Whether you're talking about singing, public speaking or speaking in your everyday life, phonation is an essential component of human communication, and a rich vocabulary of synonyms helps to describe it more accurately and effectively.

What are the hypernyms for Phonation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Phonation?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Phonation

This condition is known as unilateral abductor paralysis, and is accompanied by interference with inspiration and phonation.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
In those who survive, the voice has a peculiar nasal twang, as in phonation the air is expelled through the nose instead of through the mouth, and the articulation, especially of certain consonants, is very indistinct.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
If the vocal cords are observed by means of the laryngoscope during phonation, no change is seen, owing to the rapidity of the vibrations, although a scale of an octave may be sung; in the lower notes, however, the vocal cords are seen not so closely approximated as in the very high notes.
"The Brain and the Voice in Speech and Song"
F. W. Mott

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