phonatory process

[/foʊˈneɪtəri ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: phonatory processes
processo fonatório
1. The physiological process of sound production in the larynx, involving vocal cord vibration and airflow modulation
The phonatory process requires proper coordination between the respiratory and laryngeal systems.
O processo fonatório requer coordenação adequada entre os sistemas respiratório e laríngeo.
2. The mechanism by which voice is generated through the oscillation of the vocal folds
Understanding the phonatory process is essential for speech-language pathologists.
Compreender o processo fonatório é essencial para fonoaudiólogos.
This is technical terminology primarily used in medical, speech pathology, and linguistics contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is essential in healthcare and educational settings related to speech and voice disorders.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
phonationvoice productionvocal cord vibrationlaryngeal function
Antonyms / Antônimos
aphoniavoicelessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo fonatório
Standard medical and speech pathology terminology
São Paulo
processo fonatório
Common in academic and clinical settings
Portugal
processo fonatório
Equivalent medical terminology used in European Portuguese
United States
phonatory process
Standard term in speech-language pathology and laryngology

Related Words

larynxvocal cordsrespirationarticulationphonologydysphoniaglottis

Related Idioms & Phrases

voice production mechanism
laryngeal mechanics
vocal fold oscillation
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