How Do You Spell PHONATE?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒne͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "phonate" is spelled with four letters: P-H-O-N-A-T-E. The first sound in "phonate" is represented by the "F" symbol in IPA, which is a voiceless labiodental fricative sound. The second letter "O" makes a mid-back rounded vowel sound. The third letter "N" represents a voiced alveolar nasal consonant. The fourth letter "A" makes a front unrounded vowel sound. The fifth letter "T" is a voiceless alveolar stop consonant. And finally, the letter "E" makes a schwa sound, which is an unstressed and indistinct vowel sound.

PHONATE Meaning and Definition

1. Phonate is a verb, derived from the Greek word "phōnein" which means "to sound," and it refers to the action of producing sound or vocalization. Specifically, it refers to the process of using the vocal cords or vocal folds in the larynx to generate sound for speech or singing.

   When an individual phonates, they create vibrations in their vocal cords by exhaling air from their lungs and controlling the airflow. These vibrations generate sound waves that are manipulated by the articulatory organs (such as the tongue, lips, and teeth) to produce specific speech sounds or harmonious notes for singing.

   Phonation is a crucial component of human speech production, as it allows for the expression of different linguistic sounds, intonation, and voice quality. The ability to phonate effectively depends on various factors, including the anatomy and health of the vocal cords, the coordination of the respiratory and laryngeal systems, and the knowledge and control of the speaker or singer.

   Phonation disorders can occur when there are abnormalities or impairment in the phonation process, resulting in voice disorders or difficulties in speech production. These may include conditions like hoarseness, vocal nodules, or vocal cord paralysis, which may require medical intervention or voice therapy to improve or restore phonation abilities.

Common Misspellings for PHONATE

• ohonate
• lhonate
• 0honate
• pgonate
• pbonate
• pnonate
• pjonate
• puonate
• pyonate
• phinate
• phknate
• phlnate
• phpnate
• ph0nate
• ph9nate
• phobate
• phomate
• phojate
• phohate

Etymology of PHONATE

The word "phonate" originates from the Greek word "phone" (φωνή), which means "sound" or "voice". The suffix "-ate" is derived from the Latin "-atus", which indicates action or state. Therefore, "phonate" combines these elements to form a word that specifically refers to the act or process of producing sound or vocalization.

Conjugate verb Phonate

CONDITIONAL

I would phonate

you would phonate

he/she/it would phonate

we would phonate

they would phonate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be phonating

you would be phonating

he/she/it would be phonating

we would be phonating

they would be phonating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have phonate

you would have phonate

he/she/it would have phonate

we would have phonate

they would have phonate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been phonating

you would have been phonating

he/she/it would have been phonating

we would have been phonating

they would have been phonating

FUTURE

I will phonate

you will phonate

he/she/it will phonate

we will phonate

they will phonate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be phonating

you will be phonating

he/she/it will be phonating

we will be phonating

they will be phonating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have phonated

you will have phonated

he/she/it will have phonated

we will have phonated

they will have phonated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been phonating

you will have been phonating

he/she/it will have been phonating

we will have been phonating

they will have been phonating

IMPERATIVE

you phonate

we let´s phonate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to phonate

PAST

I phonated

you phonated

he/she/it phonated

we phonated

they phonated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was phonating

you were phonating

he/she/it was phonating

we were phonating

they were phonating

PAST PARTICIPLE

phonated

PAST PERFECT

I had phonated

you had phonated

he/she/it had phonated

we had phonated

they had phonated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been phonating

you had been phonating

he/she/it had been phonating

we had been phonating

they had been phonating

PRESENT

I phonate

you phonate

he/she/it phonates

we phonate

they phonate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am phonating

you are phonating

he/she/it is phonating

we are phonating

they are phonating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

phonating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have phonated

you have phonated

he/she/it has phonated

we have phonated

they have phonated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been phonating

you have been phonating

he/she/it has been phonating

we have been phonating

they have been phonating