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GLOTTAL CATCH

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Glottal Catch.

Glottal Catch - as a noun

A stop consonant articulated by releasing pressure at the glottis; as in the sudden onset of a vowel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glottal plosiveglottal stop

Example Sentences

"His voice had a slight glottal catch that made his speech sound unique."
"The singer used a deliberate glottal catch to add emphasis to certain words."
"In some languages, a glottal catch is used as a distinct sound in their phonetic system."
"The actor's glottal catch added authenticity to his portrayal of a regional accent."
"She struggled to pronounce the glottal catch in the foreign word."
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