gutturalism

Meanings

• noun

  The articulation of sounds in the back of the mouth or throat, as in certain consonants found in some languages.

  - "Gutturalism is a characteristic feature of many African and Asian languages."
  - "The guttural sounds in Icelandic can be challenging for English speakers to pronounce."

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Variants

List of all variants of gutturalism that leads to same result
guttural , gutturalism , gutturalisms , gutturals

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'gutturalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the throat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gutturalism' was first used in linguistics in the late 19th century.

2. Some languages, such as Hebrew and Arabic, have extensive guttural consonant inventories.

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Related Concepts

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1. Phonetics: The scientific study of speech sounds and their production and perception.

2. Phonology: The branch of linguistics that studies the abstract and systematic properties of sounds and sound patterns in a language.

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Culture

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Gutturalism has cultural significance in linguistics and anthropology, as it is a key feature of many languages and can influence communication and cultural exchange.

How to Memorize "gutturalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the back of your throat and the sounds produced there when pronouncing guttural consonants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gutturalism' with the sensation of speaking from the back of your throat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Guttural sounds come from the throat' to remember the meaning of the term.

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