GLOTTAL

glottal

(adjective) of or relating to or produced by the glottis; “glottal stops”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

glottal (not comparable)

Of or relating to the glottis.

(phonetics) Articulated with the glottis.

Synonyms

• glottic

• glottidean

Noun

glottal (plural glottals)

(linguistics) A sound made with the glottis

Source: Wiktionary


Glot"tal, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to, or produced by, the glottis; glottic. Glottal catch, an effect produced upon the breath or voice by a sudden opening or closing of the glotts. Sweet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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