Synonyms of surd

Noun


1. surd, voiceless consonant, consonant

usage: a consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords

Adjective


1. unvoiced (vs. voiced), voiceless, surd, hard, whispered

usage: produced without vibration of the vocal cords; "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'"

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Definition and meaning of surd (Dictionary)