surd

Examples

• All

• In phonetics, 'k' is classified as a surd sound, unlike 'g'.

• Linguists study both surd and sonant consonants to understand speech patterns.

• The letter 'p' is a surd consonant in English.

• The letter surd indicates a voiceless sound.

• In phonetics, a surd is a sound like 's' or 't' that is produced without vocal cord vibration.

• The letter 'p' is a good example of a surd because it does not require the vocal cords to vibrate.

• Teachers often explain that surd sounds help distinguish voiceless consonants in spoken language.

Synonyms

V

voiceless

vssurd

• Specialized

1 7.0

A speech sound made without vibration of the vocal cords

is the same meaning expressed by an alternative label

U

unvoiced

vssurd

• Specialized

6.7

Made without using the voice, like the sounds p, k, and s

is the same definition but without example sounds

Antonyms

V

voiced

• Specialized

5.3

A sound made when parts inside your throat vibrate

Surface Forms

Etymology