devocalize
devocalize · devocalizes · devocalized · devocalizing
To make toneless; to deprive of vowel qualityTo make toneless; to deprive of vowel quality.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To make toneless; to deprive of vowel quality.
(transitive)To reduce the volume of the vocalizations of (an animal) by surgically removing tissue from its vocal cords.
To remove the vocals of a song with an AI program creating a false instrumental with imperfections (vocal shadows).
Origin
From de- + vocalize.From de- + vocalize.
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Forms
devocalizes, devocalizing, devocalized, devocalized| Base form | devocalize · to devocalize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | devocalizes |
| Present participle | devocalizing |
| Past simple | devocalized |
| Past participle | devocalized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateddevocalization
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle