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glottal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective glottal has 1 sense
  1. glottal - of or relating to or produced by the glottis; "glottal stops"

Definitions from the Web

Glottal

Definition:

Relating to the glottis, a part of the larynx or voice box.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Sense 1:

Relating to or produced by the glottis.

Example sentence: The glottal stop is a common sound in some languages, represented by the symbol [ʔ].

Sense 2:

Relating to the space between the vocal folds in the larynx.

Example sentence: The vocal cords vibrate and create sound when air passes through the glottal opening.

Sense 3:

Relating to local dialects or colloquial speech.

Example sentence: The glottal pronunciation of certain words differs between the popular speech and regional accents.

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