voice — the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɔɪs/
Example Sentences
- The teacher asked us to voice our opinions freely.
- My mom's voice can wake up the entire neighborhood.
- His voice cracked during the presentation because he was nervous.
voice
NOUN[/vɔɪs/]
the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song
a young singer leans toward a large microphone with her mouth open, clearly producing sound. Visible sound waves flow from her mouth toward the microphone in curved lines. The sound engineer behind the glass booth adjusts controls while listening intently through headphones. His face shows he can hear the beautiful melody being created. the sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth as speech or song
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'vox', meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. Since ancient times, it has been used to denote humanity's most fundamental means of communication, representing the audible expression of speech and utterance.
Breakdown
Latin 'vox' (sound, voice) → Old French 'voiz' → Middle English 'voice', with the Romance language transition preserving the sense of vocal sound and human speech.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The teacher asked us to voice our opinions freely.”
“My mom's voice can wake up the entire neighborhood.”
“His voice cracked during the presentation because he was nervous.”
“The GPS voice always sounds so confident, even when it's wrong.”
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