subvocal
[suhb-voh-kuh l]
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adjective
mentally formulated as words, especially without vocalization.
Origin of subvocal
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Examples from the Web for subvocal
Historical Examples of subvocal
Only the force of long training and habit kept him from shouting the words aloud instead of keeping them to a subvocal whisper.
The Penal ClusterIvar Jorgensen (AKA Randall Garrett)
Orne touched the subvocal stud at his neck, moved his speaking muscles without opening his mouth.
Operation HaystackFrank Patrick Herbert
Hayden does not distinguish the subvocal and aspirate th in Omaha.
The Dakotan Languages, and Their Relations to Other LanguagesAndrew Woods Williamson
I let out a subvocal squeal and was pitched forward as the ride system shuddered to a stop.
Down and Out in the Magic KingdomCory Doctorow