glottal
adjective/ɡlɑtəl/
Frequency rank: #19,600 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the glottis, the part of the larynx consisting of the vocal cords and the opening between them.
Example sentence
The linguist explained that glottal stops are common sounds found in many languages around the world.
Synonyms & related words
- laryngeal
- pharyngeal
- vocal
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