word
Guttural
GUH-tur-uhl
/ˈɡʌtɜːrʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
guttural
Dictionary meaning
Like the sounds of frogs and crows.
Examples
- A guttural voice.
- The glottal stop and uvular `r' and `ch' in German `Bach' are guttural sounds.
Synonyms: croaky
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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