Guttural: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆพ
guttural
[ หษกสtษrษl ]
sound quality
The term 'guttural' describes sounds that are produced in the throat, often characterized by a harsh, deep, and rasping quality. It can refer to types of speech or vocalizations that seem to originate from the back of the throat rather than from the mouth. Guttural sounds are often used to convey emotion, such as fear or anger, and are common in certain languages, animal calls, or musical styles. This term can also describe physical reactions, like a guttural laugh or cry, which evoke strong feelings.
Synonyms
deep, gravelly, harsh, raspy, throaty.
Examples of usage
- The actor delivered a guttural growl.
- She let out a guttural laugh that startled everyone.
- His voice had a guttural quality that made it distinct.
- The guttural sounds of the creature echoed through the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "guttural" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gutural
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคญเฅเคฐ เคธเฅเคตเคฐ เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช guttural
๐ฎ๐ฉ guttural
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพััะฐะฝะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gdakanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ณใฎ
๐ซ๐ท gutturale
๐ช๐ธ guttural
๐น๐ท gฤฑrtlak sesi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฌูุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ hltanovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hltanovรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ grlenski
๐ฎ๐ธ garga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแ แฃแฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gฤฑrtlak
๐ฒ๐ฝ guttural
Etymology
The word 'guttural' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'guttur,' which means 'throat.' It was adopted into English to describe sounds made in the throat, often by animals or as a unique quality in human speech. Initially used in a more general linguistic sense, the meaning of 'guttural' has evolved to emphasize the harsh and deep quality of certain sounds. Its usage can be found in various contexts, including descriptions of vocalization in music, language, and even in literature to convey raw emotion or primal instincts. The term is often associated with guttural languages, which utilize sounds produced deeper in the throat, showcasing a diverse range of vocal expressions across cultures.