Phonatory means relating to phonation, which is the production of sounds, especially speech sounds through the vibration of the vocal cords of the larynx. The larynx is an organ located at the upper part of the windpipe that produces voice. Phonatory comes from the Greek word "phone" meaning "sound," and the Latin word "atio" meaning "process." Put the two words together and you have "sound process."

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