Devoice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdiːˈvɔɪs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Devoice is a verb meaning (transitive, Internet) To remove the voice flag from a user on IRC, preventing them from sending messages to the channel.
Meaning
(transitive, Internet) To remove the voice flag from a user on IRC, preventing them from sending messages to the channel.
More Meanings
- (transitive, phonetics) To pronounce a sound with little or no vibration of the vocal cords, especially a sound that is normally pronounced with such vibration (i.e. a voiced sound).
Example Sentences
Lastly, as shown in the consonant table above, h- causes any following consonant to be devoiced[.]
Word Forms
- devoices
- devoicing
- devoiced
Antonyms for devoice
Common opposites include vocalize, voice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unvoice, devocalise, devocalize, deglottalize, undervoice, delabialize.
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