glottalite

/ˌɡlɒtˈælaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies the glottis or the sounds made by the glottis, especially in relation to phonetics and linguistics.

“The linguist was an expert glottalite and had published several papers on the subject.”

2. noun

A device or mechanism that controls or manipulates the glottis, often used in speech therapy or singing training.

“The singer used a glottalite to improve her vocal control and reduce her vocal strain.”

Synonyms

  • glottologist
  • phonetician

Antonyms

  • non-glottal
  • vocalist