Meaning of the word "glottal stop" in English
What does "glottal stop" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
glottal stop
US /ˈɡlɑː.t̬əl ˌstɑːp/
UK /ˈɡlɑː.t̬əl ˌstɑːp/
Noun
1.
a speech sound produced by complete closure of the glottis, followed by sudden release. It is found in many languages, including English (e.g., in the Cockney pronunciation of 'butter' as 'bu'er').
Example:
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The word 'uh-oh' contains a glottal stop.
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Many English dialects use a glottal stop in place of 't' sounds in certain positions.
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