If we take a high vowel, such as (i) [= nearly i of bit], and devocalize it, we obtain a hiss which is quite distinct enough to stand for a weak (jh). --H. Sweet. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Devocalization — (also known as ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy, and for dogs, debarking or bark softening) is a surgical procedure applied to dogs and cats, where tissue is removed from the animal’s vocal cords in order to permanently reduce the volume… … Wikipedia
devocalization — См. devocalizzazione … Пятиязычный словарь лингвистических терминов
devocalization — See devocalize. * * * … Universalium
devocalize — devocalization, n. /dee voh keuh luyz /, v.t., devocalized, devocalizing. Phonet. 1. to devoice. 2. to convert (a speech sound) from a vowel to a glide. Also, esp. Brit., devocalise. [1875 80; DE + VOCALIZE] * * * … Universalium
MSPCA-Angell — sign on South Huntington Ave The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA Angell) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization with its main headquarters on South Huntington Avenue in the… … Wikipedia
Surgical debarking — Debarking, devocalization, bark softening, or, in medical terms, ventriculocordectomy or vocal cordectomy, is a controversial surgical procedure, similar to a laryngectomy, applied to dogs to permanently stop them from barking. Removing tissue… … Wikipedia
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devocalizzazione — (оглушение | assourdissement, dévocalisation | Stimmloswerden, Verlust des Stimmtons | unvoicing, devoicing, devocalization | assordimento, devocalizzazione) Для согласного – потеря звонкости, т.е. произношение без участия голоса (отсюда также… … Пятиязычный словарь лингвистических терминов
Debarking — For the veterinary procedure performed on dogs and cats, see Devocalization. Debarking is the process of removing bark from wood. Traditional debarking is conducted in order to create a fence post or fence stake which would then go on to be… … Wikipedia
