Rachenlaut
derNounguttural sound; pharyngeal sound
English translations
- 01
pharyngeal sound
- 02
uvular sound
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Laut, der im Rachenraum gebildet wird, wie z.B. das 'ch' in 'Bach'.
- English meaning
- Guttural sound
- Synonym
- Uvular
- German example
- Der Rachenlaut ist im Deutschen unterschiedlich ausgeprägt.
- English example
- The guttural sound is pronounced differently in German.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Rachenlaut
- Plural Form
- die Rachenlaute
Example sentences with “Rachenlaut”
Der Rachenlaut erfordert eine Artikulation im Rachenraum. (The guttural sound requires articulation in the pharyngeal cavity.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Rachenlaut and a Kehllaut?
They are often used interchangeably, though 'Rachenlaut' specifically refers to pharyngeal sounds. It is a masculine noun.