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glottal

/ɡlɒtəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does glottal mean?

adjective

Relating to the glottis, the space between the vocal folds in the larynx, or to a sound made by obstructing this space, such as the sound in 'butter'.

Example

"The glottal stop is a distinctive feature of some dialects of English."

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