About The Word Devocalize
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Devocalize
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What's The Definition Of Devocalize?Synonyms | Synonyms for Devocalize: Related Terms | Find terms related to Devocalize: See Also | Devocalize In Webster's Dictionary \De*vo"cal*ize\, v. t.
To make toneless; to deprive of vowel quality. --
{De*vo`cal*i*za"tion}, n.
If we take a high vowel, such as (i) [= nearly i of
bit], and devocalize it, we obtain a hiss which is
quite distinct enough to stand for a weak (jh). --H.
Sweet.
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