glottal

[ˈɡlɑ.ɾl̩]

UK: /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/

ꞬLⱭ · ɾl̩ (2 syllables)

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Definition

Of or relating to the glottis.

Etymology

From glottis + -al.

Example Sentences

  • "Her Malay was the Malay of the Staate of Lanchap [...] and she spoke it fierily, with crisp glottal checks, with much bubbling reduplication."
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