What does voiceless consonant mean?
Definitions for voiceless consonant
voice·less con·so·nant
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surd, voiceless consonantnoun
a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords
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voiceless consonant
A voiceless consonant is a type of consonant produced without any vibration of the vocal cords. These types of sounds usually involve an obstruction of air from the lungs, causing the air to be released in a burst or with friction. Examples of voiceless consonants in English include /p/, /t/, /k/, /f/, and /s/.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of voiceless consonant in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of voiceless consonant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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