adj

guttural

GUH-tuh-ruhl

Guttural (adj) means harsh-sounding and produced deep in the throat. Example: “He let out a guttural growl as he lifted the weight.”

adj

Harsh-sounding and produced deep in the throat.

"He let out a guttural growl as he lifted the weight."

"The language has several guttural consonants that are hard for English speakers to master."

How to use guttural

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSounding rough and throaty, like it comes from deep in the throat rather than the mouth.

Common pairings

a guttural sound a guttural voice guttural consonant

Word forms

more guttural comparative, gutturals plural, most guttural superlative

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Etymology

From Latin guttur ("throat"), via Middle French guttural.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for guttural

rural mural plural neural natural cultural epidural subdural unnatural inaugural structural procedural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “guttural” mean?

The word “guttural” means harsh-sounding and produced deep in the throat. In plain terms, sounding rough and throaty, like it comes from deep in the throat rather than the mouth.

How do you pronounce “guttural”?

“Guttural” is pronounced GUH-tuh-ruhl ([ˈɡʌɾɚɫ̩] in IPA).

How do you use “guttural” in a sentence?

Here is “guttural” used in a sentence: “He let out a guttural growl as he lifted the weight.”

What part of speech is “guttural”?

“Guttural” is an adjective.

Where does the word “guttural” come from?

The word “guttural” comes from Latin. From Latin guttur ("throat"), via Middle French guttural.