phonate

verb
pho·​nate | \ ˈfō-ˌnāt How to pronounce phonate (audio) \
phonated; phonating

Definition of phonate

intransitive verb

: to produce vocal sounds and especially speech

Other Words from phonate

phonation \ fō-​ˈnā-​shən How to pronounce phonation (audio) \ noun

First Known Use of phonate

1876, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more