subvocalise
/sʌbˈvoʊkəlaɪz/
verb
- To say words silently in your mind without moving your lips or making a sound, often while reading or thinking.
- He subvocalised the lyrics of the song while waiting for the bus.
- She tried not to subvocalise during the exam so she could finish faster.
- Many people subvocalise when they read difficult texts to help them understand.