What is another word for voiceless consonant?
Pronunciation: [vˈɔ͡ɪsləs kˈɒnsənənt] (IPA) 
A voiceless consonant is a speech sound that is produced by completely blocking the flow of air from the vocal cords. It is a sound that is made without the use of the voice box. The most commonly known voiceless consonants include "p", "t", "k", "s", "f", "th" and "sh". Other synonyms used for voiceless consonants include "unvoiced", "unaspirated", and "unvocalized", all describing the same characteristic of consonants. Voiceless consonants are identified by the absence of vibration in the vocal cords and a distinct sound compared to their voiced counterparts. This type of consonant is essential in the pronunciation and formation of many words in English and other languages.
