voice training

noun

Transgender or gender-affirming voice therapy; the process of altering one's voice, through practice, to align with one's gender identity.

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Meanings

nounvoice training (uncountable)
  1. uncountableTransgender or gender-affirming voice therapy; the process of altering one's voice, through practice, to align with one's gender identity.

    More directly, voice therapies, both nonsurgical and surgical, can help a transgender person change their vocal characteristics, aligning them with their gender identity. Voice training is less costly and invasive than a throat operation, making it a more common starting point.

    2022, Z Paige L'Erario, “Voice Training Is a Medical Necessity for Many Transgender People”, in Scientific American, →DOI
verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of voice train

Origin

Ellipsis of transgender voice training or gender-affirming voice training.

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