"Glottalised" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Glottalised" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Glottalised" Meaning
Glottalized refers to a speech sound that is produced by interrupting the flow of air between the vocal cords, typically by closing the glottis (the space between the vocal cords) just after the release of the sound. This can result in a distinctive ringing or clicking quality. For example, the sound "uh" in the phrase "butter" gets glottalized to become a more abrupt "bu'er" in some dialects of English. Glottalization is often found in the pronunciation of certain words, particularly in African and Indigenous languages.
"Glottalised" Examples
Glottalised
A glottalised pronunciation is a type of speech sound where the vocal cords are made to vibrate at the moment of the release of a consonantal sound, often to distinguish it from a non-glottalised sound.
Here are 5 usage examples:
Example 1: In Received Pronunciation (RP), the consonant "t" is often glottalised, particularly at the end of words, for example, "butter" sounds like "bu'er".
Example 2: The sound change "k" → "glottal stop" occurs in some dialects of English, for instance, "kite" becomes "i't.
Example 3: "r" is sometimes glottalised in certain accents of English, as in "red" sounds like "reh'd".
Example 4: There are languages, such as Hawaiian, where glottalised consonants are an integral part of the phonology.
Example 5: Research in phonetics and linguistics often focuses on glottalised sounds, exploring their distribution, functions and interactions with other sound patterns in languages.
"Glottalised" Similar Words
Glossotonsillar
Glossotonsillar refers to the location or region at the back of the tongue, near the tonsils.
Glossotrichia
Glossotrichia refers to a condition characterized by the abnormal growth of papillae (small bumps) on the surface of the tongue, caused by chronic irritation or other factors. The papillae may become inflamed, red, and painful, leading to tongue irritation or discomfort. It is a relatively rare condition and may be caused by factors such as language acquisition, bruxism (teeth grinding), or trauma to the tongue.
Glossy
Having a smooth, shiny, or reflective surface; being highly polished; having a bright, vibrant appearance.
Glottal
Glottal refers to the space or opening between the glottis, which is the vocal folds or vocal cords, or the sound produced by the vocal folds. In linguistics, glottal can also refer to a type of consonantal sound, specifically a sound made by obstructing airflow between the vocal folds, such as the "uh" or "ah" sound in the British pronunciation of "butter".
Glottalic
Glottaling
Glottaling is a process in linguistics where the sound /t/ is replaced with a glottal stop, which is a brief closure of the vocal cords, often before a following vowel. For example, the word "butter" might be pronounced more like "bu'er" with a glottal stop instead of the traditional "t" sound. This is a common feature of many English dialects, especially in informal speech.
Glottalisation
Glottalization is a linguistic process in which a voiceless consonant, typically a stop consonant, is pronounced with the glottis (the space between the vocal folds) rather than the lips or tongue, resulting in a lack of complete closure of the vocal tract. This can affect the acoustic properties of the sound, making it sound more like a vowel or a different consonant. For example, the pronunciation of the letter "t" between vowels in some dialects of English can become a "d" or a " mouth sound" due to glottalization.
Glottalise
Glottalization
Glottalization is a linguistic process in which a phoneme is pronounced as a glottal stop [ʔ] instead of its typical sound. This often occurs when a consonant is weakened or assimilated to the surrounding sounds, leading to a sudden interruption in the airflow between the vocal cords. Glottalization can affect various sounds, such as vowels, consonants, or diphthongs, and is commonly seen in languages like English, particularly in informal speech or in certain regional accents.
Glottalize
Glottalize refers to a linguistic process where a sound is produced by constricting or narrowing the vocal cords (glottis) in the throat, rather than by articulating the sound with the tongue, lips, or teeth. Glottal sounds are often used in languages that do not have a true "sh" or "ch" sound, such as some African languages or English when pronouncing words like "bath" or "bottle".
Glottalized
Glottalling
Glottals
The term "glottals" refers to the vocal cords and the space between them, which is the narrowest part of the vocal tract. Glotals can affect the way sounds are pronounced in language, particularly in the pronunciation of vowels. Specifically, glottals are the sound of the vocal cords in the act of vibrating, which produces the sensation of pitch.
Glottic
Glottidean
Glottides