Glottalizing

/ˈɡlɒtəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The process of applying glottal modification to sounds; undergoing or causing glottalization.

Etymology

Present participle of 'glottalize,' showing an ongoing process of sound modification.

Kelly Says

Languages are constantly glottalizing in certain regions—some sounds are becoming creakier in real-time as communities adapt their speech patterns.

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