vocal cord meaning

UK /ˈvəʊkəl kɔːd/ US /ˈvoʊkəl kɔrd/ 3 syllables

vocal cord (noun): either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx.

Definition of vocal cord

  1. either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx

    Synonyms: vocal fold, vocal band, plica vocalis

    Type of: fold

    Kinds: false vocal cord, true vocal cord

How to pronounce vocal cord

vocal cord is pronounced /ˈvəʊkəl kɔːd/ in British English and /ˈvoʊkəl kɔrd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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