Definitions

1. verb

to form or to pronounce a sound, especially a vowel sound.

“The linguist phonated the vowel in order to get a better understanding of its pronunciation.”

2. noun

a vowel sound or the act of pronouncing a vowel sound.

“The phonate of the word ‘a’ is a short, open sound.”

3. verb

to emit or to produce a sound, especially a phonetic sound.

“The bird phonated a loud, clear song in the morning.”