gutturally
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a guttural manner: Pertaining to or produced in the throat; characterized by a deep, harsh, or rasping sound typical of sounds articulated in the back of the mouth or throat.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The actor spoke gutturally to portray the menacing character.
- Certain consonants, like the German 'ch' in 'Bach', are pronounced gutturally.
Advanced Usage
- Linguistic/Phonetic Context: Used to describe speech sounds (phonemes) produced with the back of the tongue against or near the soft palate (velum) or the uvula.
- The linguist explained how the phoneme /ʁ/ is articulated gutturally in French.
Variants and Related Words
- Guttural (adjective): Of or pertaining to the throat; having a harsh, throaty sound.
- He has a deep, guttural voice.
- Gutturalness (noun): The quality of being guttural. (Less common)
Synonyms
- Throatily: In a throaty manner.
- Hoarsely: With a rough, harsh sound, often due to a sore throat (can overlap in some contexts).
Antonyms
- Clearly: In a clear, distinct manner.
- Melodiously: In a melodious, tuneful manner.
Related Phrases/Idioms
(This specific adverb is technical and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its use is primarily descriptive.)
Adverb
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in a guttural manner
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gutturally articulated
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