Definitions
- Describing a loud, heavy, and labored breathing sound. - Referring to a snoring sound that is deep and harsh. - Talking about a respiratory sound that is caused by an obstruction in the airway.
- Describing a sound that is produced in the throat or back of the mouth. - Referring to a harsh, rasping, or growling sound. - Talking about a speech sound that is pronounced with the back of the tongue or the uvula.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds that are produced in the body.
- 2Both words can be used to describe speech or breathing sounds.
- 3Both words have a harsh or rough quality to them.
- 4Both words are often used in medical or technical contexts.
- 5Both words are uncommon in everyday conversation.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Stertorous sounds come from the chest or nose, while guttural sounds come from the throat or back of the mouth.
- 2Cause: Stertorous sounds are caused by an obstruction in the airway, while guttural sounds are caused by the position of the tongue or uvula.
- 3Intensity: Stertorous sounds are loud and heavy, while guttural sounds can be soft or loud depending on the speaker.
- 4Connotation: Stertorous sounds are associated with medical conditions or sleep disorders, while guttural sounds can be used to describe speech sounds in different languages.
- 5Usage: Stertorous is typically used to describe breathing sounds, while guttural is more commonly used to describe speech sounds.
Remember this!
Stertorous and guttural are both words that describe sounds produced in the body. However, the difference between them lies in their location, cause, intensity, connotation, and usage. Stertorous sounds are loud, heavy, and caused by an obstruction in the airway, while guttural sounds are produced in the throat or back of the mouth and can be soft or loud depending on the speaker. Stertorous is typically used to describe breathing sounds, while guttural is more commonly used to describe speech sounds in different languages.
