subvocalize

/sʌbˈvoʊkəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To say words silently in your mind without moving your lips or making a sound.
    • Many people subvocalize when they read difficult text.
    • She tried not to subvocalize during the quiet exam.
    • The actor subvocalized his lines backstage to memorize them.
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