Glottal (adjective)

Relating to or produced by the glottis.

Origin:

From the latin word "glotta" meaning "glottis", the part of the larynx that opens and closes to produce sound.

Examples:

1. The glottal stop is a type of sound produced by the glottis.
2. Many languages, such as Hawaiian, use glottal stops as a distinct sound.
3. The speech therapist was working on her glottal sounds to improve her speech.
4. The glottal region of the larynx is important for speech production.
5. The glottal sound is the sound made in the back of the throat when you say "uh-oh".