gutturalize

verb

gut·​tur·​al·​ize

ˈgətərəˌlīz,

ˈgətər- also ˈgə‧tr-

-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

1

: to pronounce or utter in a guttural manner

2

: velarize

intransitive verb

: to speak in a guttural manner

Word History

Etymology

guttural entry 1 + -ize

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