voiceless
UK/ˈvɔɪsləs/US/'vɒislis/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Having no voice or no right to be heard.
无声的；无发言权的
adj.
(Of a speech sound) produced without vibration of the vocal cords.
（语音）清音的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvoicevoice, call
+
-lesswithout, lacking
=voiceless
voice + -less (without) = "without a voice" — either literally silent, socially powerless, or (in phonetics) unvoiced.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The charity gives a platform to the voiceless and forgotten.
- 2.
The sound /p/ is voiceless, while /b/ is voiced.