Synonyms for aphonic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of, relating to, or exhibiting aphonia; unable to speak.
Example sentences
- mute Mute people can communicate using sign language.
- voiceless Dutch has both voiced and voiceless consonants.
- inarticulate He became inarticulate after just a couple of beers.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| aphonic | steady | |
| mute | rising | |
| voiceless | steady | |
| inarticulate | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- mute1
- 9 letters
- voiceless2
- 12 letters
- inarticulate5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (voiceless2 = 2 syllables).