Definition

The characteristic of producing sounds that are deep and throaty, often associated with certain types of speech or vocalization.

Example

The singer's gutturalism added a unique depth to her performance.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term gutturalism?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's about the quality of sound that comes from deep in the throat.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it affects different languages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gutturalism → It is formed from "guttural" (from Latin "guttur", meaning throat) and "-ism" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a practice or philosophy). The word "gutturalism" refers to a style or quality of sound that is produced in the throat, often associated with certain vocal techniques or languages.

Memory Tip

Think of sounds made in the 'throat' ('guttur') to remember that 'gutturalism' relates to throat sounds or vocal techniques.

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