glottalized

[ˈɡlɑːtəlaɪzd]

glottalized Definition

  • 1pronounced with a closure of the glottis
  • 2a sound produced by closing the glottis

Using glottalized: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glottalized" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The 't' in 'button' is glottalized in some dialects.

  • Example

    In Arabic, the glottalized consonants are distinctive.

  • Example

    The glottalized stop is common in many languages.

glottalized Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glottalized

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Summary: glottalized in Brief

'Glottalized' [ˈɡlɑːtəlaɪzd] refers to a sound that is pronounced with a closure of the glottis. It is a distinctive feature of some dialects and languages, such as Arabic. An example of its use is in the word 'button,' where the 't' sound is glottalized in some dialects.