voice training

English

Etymology

Ellipsis of transgender voice training or gender-affirming voice training.

Pronunciation

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Noun

voice training (uncountable)

  1. (LGBTQ) Transgender or gender-affirming voice therapy; the process of altering one's voice, through practice, to align with one's gender identity.
    • 2022, Z Paige L'Erario, “Voice Training Is a Medical Necessity for Many Transgender People”, in Scientific American, →DOI:
      More directly, voice therapies, both nonsurgical and surgical, can help a transgender person change their vocal characteristics, aligning them with their gender identity. Voice training is less costly and invasive than a throat operation, making it a more common starting point.

Verb

voice training

  1. present participle and gerund of voice train

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