phonation noun. [fǝ(ʊ)'neɪʃ(ǝ)n] M19.
[from Greek phōnē sound, voice + -ATION.]
The production of sound by the voice or esp. with the vocal cords, esp. as distinguished from articulation; gen. vocal utterance.

■ 'phonate verb (a) verb intrans. make a sound with the voice or vocal cords; (b) verb trans. sound in this way: L19.

■ phonational adjective phonatory M20.

■ 'phonatory adjective of or pertaining to phonation L19.

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