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noun a sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords at the glottis

adjective relating to or produced by the glottis, the space between the vocal cords in the larynx

  • The glottal stop is a type of consonantal sound used in many spoken languages.
  • I always struggle with pronouncing words with a glottal stop.
  • Some people find the glottal stop sound funny.
  • His glottal singing style adds a unique touch to his performances.