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Stimmritze

glottis

noun SHTIM-rit-tse Rare
Body & Health Body Parts

Usage Note

Stimmritze is the gap between the vocal cords through which air passes to produce sound. In German phonetics it is also the site of the Glottisschlag (glottal stop), relevant for language learners studying pronunciation.

Examples

"Die Stimmritze öffnet und schließt sich beim Sprechen rhythmisch."

Natural Translation

The glottis opens and closes rhythmically during speech.

Literal Translation

The glottis opens and closes itself during speaking rhythmically.

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