glottal
adjective uk/ˈɡlɒt.əl/ us/ˈɡlɑː.t̬əl/
声门的
relating to or produced by the glottis (= an opening in the throat that is closed when you swallow or make particular sounds)
The only thing to stop the glottal spasms is a muscle relaxant. 停止声门痉挛的唯一办法是使用肌肉松弛剂。
This glottal plosive is formed by closing the glottis completely (bringing the vocal cords into contact) then suddenly opening it. 声门爆破音是通过完全紧闭声门（声带合并）然后突然张开来发出的。
See also: glottisglottal stop
- More examples
- "Well," said the president in a strangely glottal tone.
- Glottal aperture may affect pitch, interacting in complex ways with airflow.
- The Xhosa languages are unique in using glottal clicks.