A2noun 1K

Voice

🇬🇧 UK /["/vɔɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/vɔɪs/"]/

Meaning of Voice

the sound or sounds produced through the mouth by a person speaking or singing

In simple words: The sound you make when you talk or sing.

Voice in a sentence

• She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears it.
• The singer's voice was powerful and full of emotion.
• In the meeting, everyone had a chance to voice their opinions.
• He tried to voice his concerns about the project.
• The voice of the narrator guided us through the story.

How to use Voice

Use 'voice' in both formal and informal contexts to refer to speaking or expressing thoughts. Avoid using it for non-human sounds.

Grammar pattern

use + voice + to + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'voice' as a 'choice' of sounds that come from your mouth.

Related words

Collocations with Voice

• beautiful
• fine
• good
• hear
• raise
• drop
• go up
• rise
• die away
• coach
• teacher
• lessons
• in a/​your voice
• at the top of your voice
• a babble of voices
• a hum of voices
• critical
• dissenting
• lone
• find
• add
• lend
• voice of
• make your voice heard
• speak with one voice

Synonyms for Voice

• speech
• talk
• vocalization
• sound
• utterance

Opposites of Voice

• silence
• quiet

Common mistakes with Voice

• Confusing 'voice' with 'sound'; 'voice' is specifically human.
• Using 'voice' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun.
• Mixing up 'voice' with 'tone'; they have different meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Voice

What does Voice mean?

The sound you make when you talk or sing.

What is the definition of Voice?

the sound or sounds produced through the mouth by a person speaking or singing

How do you use Voice in a sentence?

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone who hears it.

Can you give another example of Voice?

The singer's voice was powerful and full of emotion.

What are synonyms for Voice?

Common alternatives include speech, talk, vocalization, sound, utterance.

What is the opposite of Voice?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet.

What words go with Voice?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, fine, good, hear, raise, drop, go up, rise, die away, coach, teacher, lessons, in a/​your voice, at the top of your voice, a babble of voices, a hum of voices, critical, dissenting, lone, find, add, lend, voice of, make your voice heard, speak with one voice.

What are common mistakes when using Voice?

Confusing 'voice' with 'sound'; 'voice' is specifically human. Using 'voice' as a verb incorrectly; it's primarily a noun. Mixing up 'voice' with 'tone'; they have different meanings.

How do you pronounce Voice?

US: /["/vɔɪs/"]/, UK: /["/vɔɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Voice?

Use 'voice' in both formal and informal contexts to refer to speaking or expressing thoughts. Avoid using it for non-human sounds.

What CEFR level is Voice?

"Voice" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.