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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