semi-voiced

See also: semivoiced

English

Etymology

semi- +‎ voiced

Adjective

semi-voiced (not comparable)

1. (phonetics) Of consonants, formed by making a voiced consonant, but with the vocal folds closed.

Usage notes

Specific examples of semi-voiced sounds include:

• v (formed as an f, but closed)
• z (formed as an s, but closed)