Definitions

aphonic

[ey-fon-ik, ey-foh-nik] / eɪˈfɒn ɪk, eɪˈfoʊ nɪk /

ADJECTIVE

voiceless

Synonyms

WEAK

dumb inarticulate mute silent speechless unarticulate

Example Sentences

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A tracheotomic case may be aphonic, hence unable to call for help.

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