voice
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /vɔɪs/
KK: /vɔɪs/
noun
Definition
The sound produced by humans or animals when they speak or sing, often used to express thoughts and feelings.
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears her sing.
Conversation
I love listening to your voice when you sing.
Thanks! I’ve been practicing a lot lately.
You should join the school choir; your voice would be perfect for it.
That’s a great idea! I’ll think about auditioning.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tone
sound
utterance
Antonyms
silence
muteness
quiet
transitive verb
Definition
To express something verbally or to give sound to something, often using vocal cords.
Example
She voiced her concerns about the project during the meeting.
Tense Forms
Past: voiced
Past Participle: voiced
Conversation
Did you hear that new animated movie?
Yeah, I heard they voiced the main character by a famous actor.
I can't wait to see how they voice the other characters too.
Root Explanation
Voice → The word 'voice' originates from Old French 'vois' (meaning sound produced by humans) and Latin 'vox' (meaning voice or sound). It refers to the sound produced by humans when speaking or singing.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word 'vox' meaning sound — this helps you remember that 'voice' refers to the sound we make when we speak.
Visually Confused Words
vice
unvoice
revoice
invoice
devoice
voile
vince