Definitions
- Describing a sound produced by closing and opening the glottis, such as the 'uh-oh' sound in English. - Referring to a consonant sound that is pronounced with a sudden closure of the glottis. - Talking about a speech sound that involves a sharp release of air from the glottis.
- Referring to the space between the vocal cords in the larynx. - Describing a sound produced by the vibration of the vocal cords in the larynx. - Talking about a consonant sound that is pronounced with the narrowing of the glottis.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to the glottis and its role in producing speech sounds.
- 2Both words are used in linguistics to describe specific aspects of speech production.
- 3Both words involve the narrowing or closing of the glottis to produce certain sounds.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Glottalized describes a sound that involves a sudden release of air from the glottis, while glottal refers to the space between the vocal cords in the larynx.
- 2Usage: Glottalized is used to describe a specific type of consonant sound, while glottal can refer to both consonant and vowel sounds.
- 3Connotation: Glottalized may be associated with a more abrupt or harsh sound, while glottal may be associated with a softer or more subtle sound.
- 4Frequency: Glottal is a more commonly used term than glottalized in everyday language.
Remember this!
Glottalized and glottal are two terms used in linguistics to describe aspects of speech production related to the glottis. While both words share similarities in their focus on the glottis, they differ in their specific functions, usage, pronunciation, connotation, and frequency of use.
