glottal

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The researchers measured the opening between vocal folds—known as the glottal gap—as they opened, closed, and vibrated while the women spoke at different pitches.

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

Meanwhile, a weasel-like animal called a fisher waited nearby, making glottal noises inside a wire trap.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 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