Pronunciation: /eɪˈfɒnɪk/
noun a person who is unable to speak due to a physical impairment of the voice
A1 An aphonic is someone who is unable to speak.
A2 The doctor diagnosed him as an aphonic due to a vocal cord injury.
B1 The support group for aphonics meets every Thursday to practice communication strategies.
B2 The aphonic patient used a communication device to help him express his thoughts.
C1 The researcher conducted a study on the psychological effects of being aphonic.
C2 The famous author, who was aphonic for years, finally regained his voice after extensive therapy.
adjective describing a condition in which a person is unable to speak due to a physical impairment of the voice
A1 The baby's cry was aphonic, causing concern for the parents.
A2 The singer's voice became aphonic after performing multiple shows in a row.
B1 The teacher noticed that the student's normally loud voice sounded aphonic during the presentation.
B2 The actor had to take a break from performing due to an aphonic throat condition.
C1 Despite being aphonic, the professor continued to lecture using a microphone.
C2 The opera singer's career was at risk when she developed an aphonic condition that required surgery.
formal The patient was diagnosed with an aphonic condition, causing them to lose their ability to speak.
informal My friend's throat infection left them aphonic for a few days.
slang I can't believe I went all aphonic during my presentation, it was so embarrassing.
figurative The singer's performance was so powerful, it left the audience aphonic with awe.
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