glottis

[ˈɡlɑ.ɾɪs]

UK: /ˈɡlɒt.ɪs/

ꞬLⱭ · ɾɪs (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The opening between the true vocal cords which is located in the larynx and affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.

Etymology

Late 16th century borrowing from New Latin glōttis, from Ancient Greek γλωττῐ́ς (glōttĭ́s, “mouth of the windpipe”), from γλῶττᾰ (glôttă, “tongue”) + -ῐς (-ĭs, feminine noun suffix). Cognates include Latin gula.