breathy voice

noun

A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.

“Coordinate term: creaky voice”

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Meanings

nounbreathy voice (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.

    Coordinate term: creaky voice

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