voiceless consonant

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Definition Noun : A speech sound (consonant) produced without vibration of the vocal cords in the larynx. The airflow from the lungs passes through the vocal folds when they are held apart and open, creating only a noise-like, breathy sound. Usage This term is used in phonetics and linguistics to classify and describe speech sounds. It contrasts directly with "voiced consonant." * In English, t...