phonate

[ foh-neyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, pho·nat·ed, pho·nat·ing.

1. Phonetics. to provide (a sound source, and hence the pitch) for a given voiced continuant or vowel, through rapid, periodic glottal action.
2. to vocalize.

phonate

/ ˈfəʊnətərɪ; -trɪ; fəʊˈneɪt /

verb

1. intr to articulate speech sounds, esp to cause the vocal cords to vibrate in the execution of a voiced speech sound

Derived Forms

• phonatory, adjective
• phoˈnation, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of phonate¹

First recorded in 1875–80; phon- + -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of phonate¹

C19: from Greek phōnē voice

Example Sentences

The MPI program software provides real-time feedback to the stutterer regarding the occurrence of these short phonated intervals so he or she can learn to reduce their occurrence, which improves fluency.

From US News

This view was obtained as the subject was phonating, so that the vocal bands are approximated somewhat closely.

From Project Gutenberg

The ventricular bands or false vocal cords vicariously phonate in the absence of the true cords, and assist in the protective function of the larynx.

From Project Gutenberg

A phonated interval is the elapsed time of a voiced unit of speech.

From US News

Instead of feeling that the breath passes out, the voice-producer should rather feel, when phonating, as if it passed in—an illusion, it is true, but still a safe one.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• affirm
• articulate
• intone
• lay down
• outline
• propound
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