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ttu
ral
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characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound
- The guttural growl of the wild animal echoed through the dense forest.
- The guttural coughing of the sick person could be heard across the room.
- Amidst the heavy fog, the guttural calls of unseen birds created an eerie atmosphere.
- The guttural laughter of the old man was a deep, hearty sound that echoed through the tavern.
- The guttural grumbling of the hungry stomach could be heard in the silent room.
Synonyms:
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articulated at the back of the mouth
- Hebrew contains guttural consonants.
- Linguists noted the guttural articulation of the German 'r'.
- Some sounds in French are classified as guttural.
- The singer struggled to pronounce the guttural tones correctly.
- In phonetics class, we practiced guttural sounds carefully.