un·voiced

[uhn-voist]
adjective
1.
not voiced; not uttered: unvoiced complaints.
2.
Phonetics. voiceless; without voice; surd: unvoiced consonants.

Origin:
1855–60; un-1 + voiced

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un·voice

[uhn-vois]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), un·voiced, un·voic·ing. Phonetics.

Origin:
1630–40; un-2 + voice

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articulated with the aid of the tongue, especially the tip of the tongue
unvoiced or voiceless; utilizing the breath exclusively in the production of a speech sound
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unvoice (ʌnˈvɔɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to pronounce without vibration of the vocal cords
2.  another word for devoice

unvoiced (ʌnˈvɔɪst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  not expressed or spoken
2.  articulated without vibration of the vocal cords; voiceless

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Example sentences
There is an unvoiced contract that binds the generations.
The one, focused on our inner life and unvoiced thoughts.
Pay attention to unvoiced concerns or underlying motives.
They made a brave show of their mourning, their hatred unvoiced.
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