egophony

/ɛɡəˈfoʊni/

Definitions

1. noun

the phenomenon of hearing one’s own speech or heartbeat, especially as a result of a head injury or disease that affects the auditory system.

“After the accident, he experienced a strange case of egophony and began to hear his own voice echoing in his mind.”

Synonyms

  • echo effect
  • sound rebound

Antonyms

  • auditory silence
  • tinnitus