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guttural

1 of 2adjective
/ˈɡʌtərəl/
1

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

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  • The guttural growl of the wild animal echoed through the dense forest.
  • The guttural coughing of the sick person could be heard across the room.
  • Amidst the heavy fog, the guttural calls of unseen birds created an eerie atmosphere.
  • The guttural laughter of the old man was a deep, hearty sound that echoed through the tavern.
  • The guttural grumbling of the hungry stomach could be heard in the silent room.
Synonyms:
2

articulated at the back of the mouth

  • Hebrew contains guttural consonants.
  • Linguists noted the guttural articulation of the German 'r'.
  • Some sounds in French are classified as guttural.
  • The singer struggled to pronounce the guttural tones correctly.
  • In phonetics class, we practiced guttural sounds carefully.