voiced

[voist]

adjective

1. having a voice of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

   shrill-voiced.

2. expressed vocally.

   his voiced opinion.

3. Phonetics.,  pronounced with glottal vibrations; phonated (voiceless ).

   “b,” “v,” and “z” are voiced.

voiced

/ vɔɪst /

adjective

1. declared or expressed by the voice

2. (in combination) having a voice as specified

   loud-voiced

3. phonetics articulated with accompanying vibration of the vocal cords Compare voiceless

   in English (b) is a voiced consonant

Other Word Forms

• voicedness noun
• multivoiced adjective
• well-voiced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of voiced¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; voice + -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

His accent has changed to a stereotypically strong South American one, as he reveals he doesn't really sound like Ben Whishaw, the British actor who voiced his character in the popular Paddington films.

From BBC

Lewis, who had previously voiced Orwell for the international Talking Statues project — an app that lets passersby scan a QR code to hear historical figures “speak” — approached the feature-length performance with similar restraint.

From Los Angeles Times

He also voiced frustration with Canadians' discontent with the US, saying "it is very, very difficult to find Canadians who are passionate about the American-Canadian relationship".

From BBC

Ankara is in talks with Armenia to normalise relations and has voiced support for Tripp, which would create a direct link from Turkey to Azerbaijan through its exclave.

From BBC

A coalition of construction unions and housing groups including Abundant Housing LA and Housing Action Coalition have voiced their support for a wage increase.

From Los Angeles Times