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Definition of voiceless

voiceless

/ˈvɔɪs.ləs/
voice · less
Adverb:voicelessly
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• adjective

1

Having no right or opportunity to express an opinion or influence decisions, especially in politics or society.

Example

"The organization advocates for marginalized and voiceless communities around the world."

2

Lacking the power of speech or the ability to utter vocal sounds; silent or mute.

Example

"Grief left him momentarily voiceless as he read the letter."

3

Produced without vibration of the vocal cords (of a speech sound, such as /p/, /t/, or /s/).

Example

"In English phonetics, the initial consonant in the word 'pat' is a voiceless bilabial stop."

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• Nearby Words

voice
voicebox
voiced
voiceless
voicelessly
voicelessness
voicemail

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voiceless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voiceless
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