How Do You Spell UNVOICE?

Pronunciation: [ʌnvˈɔ͡ɪs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unvoice" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is "ʌn", pronounced as "uhn", which is a short "uh" sound like in "up" and "uh-huh". The second syllable is "vɔɪs", pronounced as "vois", which is an "oy" diphthong like in "toy" and "boil" followed by a voiced "s" sound. Together, the word is pronounced as "uhn-vois" and means to cancel or withdraw one's support or endorsement of something.

UNVOICE Meaning and Definition

  1. Unvoice is a verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it refers to the act of refraining from expressing or verbalizing one's thoughts, opinions, or emotions. It is the deliberate choice to withhold or suppress one's voice, typically due to fear, hesitation, or a desire to avoid confrontation. Unvoicing can occur in personal relationships, group discussions, or public settings, and often leads to unexpressed ideas, unresolved conflicts, or strained communication.

    In a broader sense, unvoice can also describe the process of removing or eliminating voice or sound from an audio recording or communication. This could involve muting specific audio channels, deleting or editing portions that contain unwanted sound, or manipulating the sound waves to create a muted effect. In this context, unvoicing is employed in various fields, such as audio engineering, film production, and telecommunications, to enhance clarity, diminish background noise, or achieve specific artistic or technical goals.

    Furthermore, unvoice can be used as a noun to refer to the absence or lack of voice or sound. It describes a state or condition where silence prevails or where the act of speaking is nonexistent. This can be either a literal absence of sound or a metaphorical representation of a situation, concept, or object that lacks voice or expression. As a noun, unvoice signifies quietness, stillness, or a momentary pause in the midst of noise or conversation.

Etymology of UNVOICE

The word "unvoice" is derived from prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "the opposite of", and the noun "voice". The verb "unvoice" is a combination of these elements, with "un-" negating the action of "voice". It means to retract or withdraw a previously expressed opinion or to cancel a statement or expression. The etymology of "unvoice" can be broken down as follows:

1. "Un-" is a prefix derived from Old English "un-" and Germanic "un-", both meaning "not" or "the opposite of". It has remained relatively unchanged in English and is commonly used to form negative words or indicate reversal.

2. "Voice" originated from the Old French "voix" encompassing the concepts of "sound", "voice", and "speech". It can be traced back to the Latin "vox" with the same meaning.

Conjugate verb Unvoice

CONDITIONAL

I would unvoice
you would unvoice
he/she/it would unvoice
we would unvoice
they would unvoice

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unvoicing
you would be unvoicing
he/she/it would be unvoicing
we would be unvoicing
they would be unvoicing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unvoice
you would have unvoice
he/she/it would have unvoice
we would have unvoice
they would have unvoice

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unvoicing
you would have been unvoicing
he/she/it would have been unvoicing
we would have been unvoicing
they would have been unvoicing

FUTURE

I will unvoice
you will unvoice
he/she/it will unvoice
we will unvoice
they will unvoice

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unvoicing
you will be unvoicing
he/she/it will be unvoicing
we will be unvoicing
they will be unvoicing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unvoiced
you will have unvoiced
he/she/it will have unvoiced
we will have unvoiced
they will have unvoiced

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unvoicing
you will have been unvoicing
he/she/it will have been unvoicing
we will have been unvoicing
they will have been unvoicing

IMPERATIVE

you unvoice
we let´s unvoice

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unvoice

PAST

I unvoiced
you unvoiced
he/she/it unvoiced
we unvoiced
they unvoiced

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unvoicing
you were unvoicing
he/she/it was unvoicing
we were unvoicing
they were unvoicing

PAST PARTICIPLE

unvoiced

PAST PERFECT

I had unvoiced
you had unvoiced
he/she/it had unvoiced
we had unvoiced
they had unvoiced

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unvoicing
you had been unvoicing
he/she/it had been unvoicing
we had been unvoicing
they had been unvoicing

PRESENT

I unvoice
you unvoice
he/she/it unvoices
we unvoice
they unvoice

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unvoicing
you are unvoicing
he/she/it is unvoicing
we are unvoicing
they are unvoicing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unvoicing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unvoiced
you have unvoiced
he/she/it has unvoiced
we have unvoiced
they have unvoiced

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unvoicing
you have been unvoicing
he/she/it has been unvoicing
we have been unvoicing
they have been unvoicing