How Do You Spell APHONIA?

Pronunciation: [afˈə͡ʊni͡ə] (IPA)

Aphonia is a medical term that refers to the inability to speak. The spelling of this word reflects its pronunciation, with the stressed syllable "pho" pronounced as /foʊ/ and the secondary stress on the final syllable "nia" pronounced as /niə/. The "ph" in "aphonia" is pronounced as an aspirated /p/ sound, while the "o" is pronounced as a long vowel sound /oʊ/. The phonetic transcription of this word helps in understanding the subtle nuances of its pronunciation, and assists professionals in accurately diagnosing and treating patients.

APHONIA Meaning and Definition

1. Aphonia is a medical condition characterized by the partial or complete inability to produce sound or speak. The term is derived from the Greek word "a-" meaning "without," and "phōnḗ" meaning "sound." It refers to the loss of one's voice due to the malfunctioning or paralysis of the vocal cords, resulting in an individual's incapacity to vocalize or create audible speech.

   Usually, aphonia is caused by a disruption in the nerve supply that controls the muscles of the larynx, leading to a lack of coordination in the vocal cord movements necessary for sound production. This nerve dysfunction can be attributed to various underlying factors, including neurological conditions, vocal cord paralysis, trauma to the larynx, or other pathologies affecting the vocal cords.

   Symptoms of aphonia may vary in severity, ranging from a weak or hoarse voice to a complete absence of sound. The condition can be temporary or long-lasting, depending on the causative factors and their treatment. Treatment options for aphonia often depend on the root cause and may involve speech therapy, medication, surgery, or voice rest.

   Aphonia can have significant functional and psychosocial implications, affecting an individual's ability to communicate effectively and participate in everyday activities. Therefore, appropriate medical evaluation and intervention are necessary to address the underlying cause and restore the individual's vocal capabilities.

2. Loss of the voice in consequence of disease or injury of the organ of speech.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. A loss of voice; dumbness.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for APHONIA

• zphonia
• sphonia
• wphonia
• qphonia
• aohonia
• alhonia
• a-honia
• a0honia
• apgonia
• apbonia
• apnonia
• apjonia
• apuonia
• apyonia
• aphinia
• aphknia
• aphlnia
• pahonia
• cphonia

Etymology of APHONIA

The word "aphonia" comes from the Ancient Greek term "ἀφωνία" (aphōnía), which is a combination of the prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "without", and "φωνή" (phōnḗ), meaning "voice" or "sound". So, "aphonia" literally translates to "without voice".

Similar spelling word for APHONIA

• apian.

Plural form of APHONIA is APHONIAS