How to pronounce guttural
Say it like GUHT-uh-rul. Guttural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT).
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- GUHT
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guttural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of guttural
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GUHT-uh-rul.
What does guttural mean?
- 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.
- Sounding harsh and throaty.“Arabic is considered a very guttural language, with many harsh consonants.”
- A harsh and throaty spoken sound
Where does guttural come from?
From Middle French guttural, from New Latin gutturālis, from Latin guttur (“throat”) + -ālis.
Questions about saying guttural
How do you pronounce guttural?
Say GUHT-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌtərəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌtərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guttural?
Guttural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHT). Broken into parts: GUHT · uh · rul.
Is guttural pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡʌtərəl/ (GUHT-uh-rul).