Voice
/vɔɪs/noun
The sound produced in a person's larynx and uttered through the mouth, as speech or song.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, a person's voice was believed to hold their soul's essence, making it a powerful tool for enchantment and persuasion.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wekw-
“to speak, say; to call.”
Latin
Latin
vox
“voice, sound, or call.”
Old French
Old French
voiz
“voice, utterance.”
Middle English
Middle English
vois
“sound produced by the human vocal cords.”
Modern English
English
voice
“the sound produced by humans for communication.”