How to Pronounce Glottal

To pronounce "glottal", say GLOTT-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlɒt.l̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glottal”

"glottal" has 2 syllables: glott-al. It rhymes with throttle and cautel, if that helps it stick.

What does glottal mean?

noun

  1. A sound made with the glottis

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the glottis.
  2. Articulated with the glottis.

Synonyms

glotticglottidean

Words that rhyme with glottal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

throttlecautelmottlebottlewattletwattlearistotlebluebottlescrotaldottle

Related words

plosiveepenthesisglottideanglotticglottologicsubglotticglottalicpharyngoglottal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glottal"?▾

"Glottal" has 2 syllables: glott · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "glottal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glottal" is /ˈɡlɒt.l̩/.

What does "glottal" mean?▾

Glottal: A sound made with the glottis

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