Definitions
- Describing a sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords in the space between them. - Referring to a consonant sound produced by closing and opening the glottis, such as the 'h' sound in 'hat'. - Talking about a speech sound that is articulated in the region of the glottis.
- Describing a sound produced by the constriction of the pharynx, the cavity behind the mouth and nose. - Referring to a speech sound produced by narrowing the pharynx, such as the 'kh' sound in 'loch'. - Talking about a consonant sound that is articulated in the region of the pharynx.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to speech sounds produced in specific regions of the throat.
- 2Both words describe consonant sounds that are not present in all languages.
- 3Both words are used in phonetics and linguistics to describe speech sounds.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Glottal refers to sounds produced in the space between the vocal cords, while pharyngeal refers to sounds produced in the pharynx.
- 2Articulation: Glottal sounds are produced by opening and closing the glottis, while pharyngeal sounds are produced by narrowing the pharynx.
- 3Commonness: Glottal sounds are more common in English than pharyngeal sounds.
- 4Difficulty: Pharyngeal sounds are generally considered more difficult to produce than glottal sounds.
Remember this!
Glottal and pharyngeal are both terms used in phonetics and linguistics to describe speech sounds produced in specific regions of the throat. However, the difference between the two is the location and articulation of the sounds. Glottal sounds are produced in the space between the vocal cords and are more common in English, while pharyngeal sounds are produced in the pharynx and are generally considered more difficult to produce.
