"Glottalize" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Glottalize" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Glottalize" Meaning
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".
"Glottalize" Examples
Glottalize
Definition
to pronounce (a consonant) as a glottal stop
Examples
The Cockney accent is known for glottalizing the consonant sound in "butter" and "bath", turning them into "bu' and 'ath".
In some dialects of English, the sound "t" is glottalized in words like "letter" and "better", resulting in a softer, more guttural pronunciation.
To glottalize the sound "k" in "kite" would be to replace the sharp "k" sound with a softer, more explosive "uh" sound.
In some African languages, the sound "t" is often glottalized, resulting in a distinctive "uh" or "eh" sound.
The glottal stop is also used in informal pronunciations of words like "this" and "that", where the "t" sound is replaced with an "uh" or a soft "d" sound.
"Glottalize" Similar Words
Glossy
Having a smooth, shiny, or reflective surface; being highly polished; having a bright, vibrant appearance.
Glottal
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
Glottalise
Glottalised
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.
Glottalized
Glottalling
Glottals
Glottic
Glottidean
Glottides
Glottiphyllum
Glottis