guttural Definition
- 1(of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding
- 2relating to or articulated in the throat
Using guttural: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "guttural" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The language has many guttural sounds.
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He spoke with a guttural accent.
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The singer's voice was deep and guttural.
guttural Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for guttural
Phrases with guttural
guttural R
a type of pronunciation of the letter 'R' that is produced in the back of the throat
Example
In some languages, like French and German, the 'R' is pronounced as a guttural sound.
a consonant sound that is produced by stopping the airflow in the back of the mouth or throat
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The 'k' sound in 'kill' is an example of a guttural stop.
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Hebrew is an example of a guttural language.
Summary: guttural in Brief
'Guttural' [ˈɡʌtərəl] refers to speech sounds that are produced in the throat, resulting in a harsh or rough sound. It can also describe something related to or articulated in the throat. Examples include 'The language has many guttural sounds.' and 'He spoke with a guttural accent.' 'Guttural' extends into phrases like 'guttural R,' referring to a specific pronunciation of the letter 'R,' and 'guttural stop,' a consonant sound produced by stopping airflow in the back of the mouth or throat.
