cataphoria

/kætəˈfɔrɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a psychological disorder in which a person’s voice is affected by their thoughts or emotions, often resulting in a change in pitch or tone.

“The doctor was trying to diagnose the patient’s cataphoria, which was causing her to speak in a very high-pitched voice.”

Synonyms

  • psychological disorder
  • speech disorder

Antonyms

  • normal voice
  • speech clarity