glottal

Example Sentences

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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

Every glottal stop in Rebekah del Rio's "Llorando," the Spanish rendition of Roy Orbison's "Crying" performed in Club Silencio, was punctuated by the sounds of some dude drifting in and out of consciousness.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 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

Under Ms. Gustern’s guidance, she began to exhale before hitting certain notes and to pronounce an ‘h’ before glottal strikes.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

The boy recited with a thrilling clarity, and a jarring touch of what my generation would call Cockney, though I have no idea these days what the significance is of a glottal t.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan