glottal
Example Sentences
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After some initial hesitation, Grace realizes she has nothing to lose and takes to the stage, ready to give the song her best Gerard Way, full-throated glottal enunciation.
From Salon ● May 17, 2025
The glottal gap, on average, was larger in women who had undergone vocal therapy, regardless of whether, or how long, they had been on HRT, the scientists found.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 17, 2023
It’s actually a glottal sound, meaning it emanates from the glottis, in the back of the throat — a muscle English speakers don’t get to exercise much.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 21, 2022
The language is famously difficult with tones and glottal stops unlike anything in English.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2021
In Maya, the glottal stop is indicated by an apostrophe, as in Ich'aak.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
