phonation
|pho/na/tion|
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/foʊˈneɪʃən/
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/fəʊˈneɪʃən/
vocal sound production
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phonation' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōnē,' where 'phōnē' meant 'voice' or 'sound.'
Historical Evolution
'phōnē' transformed into the French word 'phonation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'phonation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'voice' or 'sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of producing vocal sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of producing vocal sound by the vibration of the vocal folds in the larynx.
Phonation is essential for speech production.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45