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Definition of unvoiced
unvoiced
/ʌnˈvɔɪst/
un · voiced
unvoiced Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Not expressed in words or spoken aloud.
Example
"An unvoiced tension hung in the room as the board members waited for the final verdict."
2
(In phonetics) produced without vibration of the vocal cords.
Example
"In English phonology, the consonant sound at the beginning of 'pat' is unvoiced, whereas 'bat' begins with a voiced sound."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unvoiced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unvoiced