laryngeating

noun

la·​ryn·​ge·​at·​ing

ləˈrinjēˌātiŋ

plural -s

: contraction and relaxation of laryngeal musculature unaccompanied by phonation : subvocal speech

Word History

Etymology

larynge- (as in laryngeal) + -ate + -ing

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