glottal

/'glɔtl/ Cách viết khác : (glottic) /'glɔtik/

Thân thiện

A singer practices a glottal stop in a vocal exercise.

Definition

AdjectiveRelating to or produced by the glottis (the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them).

Usage

The adjective "glottal" is used to describe sounds, actions, or anatomical features associated with the glottis. It is a technical term common in phonetics, linguistics, and anatomy.

Examples

• Phonetics: A glottal stop is a common sound in many languages.
• Anatomy: The glottal region is crucial for voice production.
• Medical: The doctor examined the patient for glottal dysfunction.

Advanced Usage

• Glottalization: The phonetic process of using a constriction or closure of the glottis during the articulation of a sound.
  • Glottalization can affect the quality of a vowel.
• Glottalic airstream mechanism: A method of producing speech sounds where the airflow is controlled by the glottis.
  • Ejective consonants use a glottalic airstream mechanism.

Variants and Related Words

• Glottis (noun): The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx.
• Glottically (adverb): In a glottal manner.
  • The sound was produced glottically.
• Glottic (adjective): A less common variant synonymous with "glottal."
  • Glottic closure is necessary for swallowing.

Synonyms

• Laryngeal (specifically relating to the larynx, which contains the glottis).

Related Phrases and Terms

• Glottal stop (noun): A consonant sound produced by the momentary, complete closure of the glottis. Represented by the symbol [ʔ] in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
  • The word "uh-oh" often has a glottal stop between the syllables.
• Glottal fry (noun): A vocal register characterized by a low, creaky sound produced by loose, slow vibration of the vocal cords.
  • Speaking in glottal fry for too long can strain the voice.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or produced by the glottis
   • glottal stops