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Guttural

[ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩]

A harsh and throaty spoken sound

📖 Definitions of "Guttural"

noun
  1. 1

    A harsh and throaty spoken sound

adjective
  1. 1

    Sounding harsh and throaty.

    "Arabic is considered a very guttural language, with many harsh consonants."

  2. 2

    Articulated at the back of the mouth.

  3. 3

    Of, relating to, or connected to the throat.

    "guttural duct of the ear;   guttural pouch infection"

🔄 Synonyms of "Guttural"

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WordDefinition
cacophonousContaining, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
cacophonicunmusical
croaky(of a sound) Like that of a frog.
croakingnounThe sound of something that croaks.
guttural consonantnouna consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat

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WordDefinition
croakingnounThe sound of something that croaks.
croaky(of a sound) Like that of a frog.
cacophonousContaining, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
cacophonicunmusical
guttural consonantnouna consonant articulated in the back of the mouth or throat
gutteralnounMisspelling of guttural. [Sounding harsh and throaty.]
grumnounMorose, stern, surly, sullen.
roughNot smooth; uneven.
gurglyGurgling; like a gurgle.
gruntynounMaking grunting sounds.
raucousDisorderly and boisterous.
guzzlyTending to guzzle; drinking greedily; consuming a large amount of liquid.
gnashyRelated to or typical of gnashing the teeth
gruffhaving a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
growlsomeCharacterised or marked by growling
argutenoun(literary) Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.
rumblingnounA deep low noise.
rattlyThat rattles.
gruntingverbProducing grunts.
growlingverbProducing a growl.

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