breathy voice
A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that…A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A type of phonation where the vocal cords are adjusted while vibrating in a way that produces a whispering sound.
Coordinate term: creaky voice
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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