epiglottal Definition
relating to or denoting a sound articulated with the epiglottis..
Using epiglottal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "epiglottal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The epiglottal stop is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages.
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Epiglottal fricatives are rare but found in some indigenous languages of South America.
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Summary: epiglottal in Brief
The term 'epiglottal' [ˌɛpɪˈɡlɒt(ə)l] refers to a sound that is articulated with the epiglottis. It is a type of consonantal sound that is rare but found in some spoken languages, such as the epiglottal stop and fricatives in some indigenous languages of South America.
