guttural consonant

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Definition Noun : A guttural consonant is a speech sound produced by constricting airflow in the back of the mouth or in the throat. These sounds are typically articulated with the back of the tongue against or near the soft palate (velum), the uvula, or the pharynx. Usage The term is used in phonetics and linguistics to classify and describe specific types of consonant sounds based on their pl...