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devoice
[ dee-vois ]
/ diˈvɔɪs /
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verb (used with object), de·voiced, de·voic·ing.
to pronounce (an ordinarily voiced speech sound) without vibration of the vocal cords; make voiceless.
verb (used without object), de·voiced, de·voic·ing.
to devoice a speech sound.
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Words nearby devoice
devisor, devitalize, devitrify, Devizes, devocalize, devoice, devoid, devoir, devoirs, devolatilize, devolution
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British Dictionary definitions for devoice
devoice
devocalize or devocalise (diːˈvəʊkəˌlaɪz)
/ (diːˈvɔɪs) /
verb
(tr) phonetics to make (a voiced speech sound) voiceless
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