Among some phoneticians, phonation is the process by which the vocal folds produce certain sounds through quasi-periodic vibration. This is the definition used among those who study laryngeal anatomy and physiology and speech production in general.

Where does the phonation process occur?

The phonation process occurs at the larynx. The larynx has two horizontal folds of tissue in the passage of air; they are the vocal folds. The gap between these folds is called the glottis.

What is an example of phonation?

Voiced vs Voiceless Speech

The phonation process is how voiced sounds are produced. ... Some examples include quiet whispering or hissing sounds like ''ssss'' and ''shhh. '' When you make these sounds, you don't need the phonation process to occur because the sounds are not voiced.