gutturalize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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Quick answer
What does “gutturalize” mean?
To make a sound guttural.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To make a sound guttural; to pronounce with the throat.
In linguistics, to adapt or modify speech sounds to have a guttural quality, often involving articulation in the throat, such as with the glottis or velum.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage between British and American English.
Connotations
Both varieties use it with the same technical connotation related to phonetics and linguistics.
Frequency
Equally rare in both British and American English, primarily confined to academic or specialized discussions.
Grammar
How to Use “gutturalize” in a Sentence
transitive verb: gutturalize + direct object (e.g., gutturalize a phoneme)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gutturalize” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- Linguists often gutturalize the 'r' in their demonstrations of Germanic languages.
American English
- In some accents, speakers gutturalize certain stops to achieve a distinct effect.
adverb
British English
- He articulated the phoneme gutturally, using the back of his throat.
American English
- The singer produced the note gutturally, adding a unique texture.
adjective
British English
- The guttural quality of the sound was emphasized in the study.
American English
- His guttural accent made the words difficult to understand.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; not applicable in standard business contexts.
Academic
Used in linguistics and phonetics to describe sound production and articulation.
Everyday
Very rarely used in everyday conversation; may sound overly technical.
Technical
Common in technical discussions of phonetics, language articulation, and speech therapy.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gutturalize”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “gutturalize”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gutturalize”
- Mispronouncing as 'gutter-alize' instead of 'guttural-ize'.
- Using it to describe any harsh sound without understanding its phonetic basis.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency word primarily used in technical linguistic contexts.
No, 'gutturalize' is a verb. The related noun is 'gutturalization'.
It derives from 'guttural', from Latin 'guttur' meaning 'throat', plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize'.
Yes, it is often mispronounced or used outside its technical phonetic context, leading to confusion.
To make a sound guttural.
Gutturalize is usually technical in register.
Gutturalize: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡʌtərəlaɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡʌtərəlaɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'guttural' (from Latin 'guttur' for throat) + '-ize' (to make), so 'to make throaty'.
Conceptual Metaphor
THROAT AS SOURCE OF SOUND, ROUGHNESS AS GUTTURAL
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'gutturalize'?