guttural

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌtərəl/
US: /ˈɡʌtərəl/

  1. A speech sound produced in the throat.

    1. The guttural sounds came from the back of his throat.
    2. The language contains many guttural sounds, making it hard to master.

  2. A harsh, throaty sound.

    1. The dog made a guttural noise.
    2. From the darkness came a guttural growl, warning us to retreat.

Synonyms

throaty gruff husky rough
guttural adjective

  1. Produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.

    1. He has a guttural voice.
    2. The singer's guttural delivery intensified the emotional impact.

  2. Relating to or articulated in the throat.

    1. The guttural sounds are hard to mimic.
    2. Linguists study guttural sounds to understand the origins of language.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guttural" in English means: A speech sound produced in the throat., A harsh, throaty sound..

The phonetic transcription of "guttural" is /ˈɡʌtərəl/ in British English and /ˈɡʌtərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guttural": throaty, gruff, husky, rough.

Example usage of "guttural": "The guttural sounds came from the back of his throat.". More examples on the page.