Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɑt̬əl/
noun a sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords at the glottis
A1 I learned about the glottal stop in my beginner English class.
A2 The glottal sound in the word 'uh-oh' is common in English.
B1 The singer's glottal technique added a unique quality to her performance.
B2 The linguist studied the glottal characteristics of different languages.
C1 The phonetician's research on glottal features was groundbreaking in the field.
C2 The professor's lecture on glottal phonetics was highly informative and engaging.
adjective relating to or produced by the glottis, the space between the vocal cords in the larynx
A1 She struggled to pronounce the glottal stop in the new language.
A2 The singer's glottal voice added a unique quality to the song.
B1 The linguist explained the concept of glottalization in phonetics.
B2 The actor's glottal articulation made his performance more convincing.
C1 The researcher conducted a study on glottal constriction in speech disorders.
C2 The professor's lecture on glottal phonation was both informative and engaging.
formal The glottal stop is a type of consonantal sound used in many spoken languages.
informal I always struggle with pronouncing words with a glottal stop.
slang Some people find the glottal stop sound funny.
figurative His glottal singing style adds a unique touch to his performances.
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