Associations to the word «Glottal»

Wiktionary

GLOTTAL, adjective. Of or relating to the glottis.
GLOTTAL, noun. (linguistics) A sound made with the glottis.
GLOTTAL CATCH, noun. An effect produced upon the breath or voice by a sudden opening or closing of the glottis.
GLOTTAL CATCHES, noun. Plural of glottal catch
GLOTTAL FRY, noun. Vocal fry.
GLOTTAL STOP, noun. (phonetics) A plosive sound articulated with the glottis.
GLOTTAL STOP, noun. The glottal stop symbol, ʔ
GLOTTAL STOPS, noun. Plural of glottal stop

Dictionary definition

GLOTTAL, adjective. Of or relating to or produced by the glottis; "glottal stops".

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain