[ˈæfɒnɪk]

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no sound or a lack of distinct sound; especially, in phonetics, a speech sound that is not pronounced.

“The patient’s voice was almost completely aphonic after the surgery.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is aphonic; a speech sound that is not pronounced.

“The doctor examined the patient’s vocal cords to determine the cause of her aphonic state.”