Added 9 October 2026
guttural
/ˈɡʌtəɹəl/ adjective
Latin root: gutturālis Wiktionary
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Of, relating to, or connected to the throat.
guttural duct of the ear; guttural pouch infection
- Having a place of articulation towards the back of the mouth; in modern use, uvular, pharyngeal, or glottal; in earlier or non-technical use, also including velar.
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Sounding harsh and throaty.
Arabic is considered a very guttural language, with many harsh consonants.
noun
Origin
From Middle French guttural, from New Latin gutturālis, from Latin guttur (“throat”) + -ālis.
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