improper phonation
[/ɪmˈprɒpər foʊˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: improper phonations
fonação imprópria
1. Incorrect or faulty voice production characterized by misuse of the vocal cords, resulting in hoarseness, strain, or other voice disorders
The patient's improper phonation was causing chronic hoarseness and vocal fatigue.
A fonação imprópria do paciente estava causando rouquidão crônica e fadiga vocal.
2. Abnormal vocal cord vibration or tension during speech or singing that deviates from normal phonatory patterns
Speech therapy addressed the singer's improper phonation techniques.
A fonoaudiologia abordou as técnicas de fonação imprópria do cantor.
This term is primarily used in medical, speech pathology, and vocal training contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is a technical term used by healthcare professionals, speech-language pathologists, and voice coaches to describe voice disorders that affect quality of life and professional voice users such as teachers, singers, and public speakers.
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