Glottis
noun
The part in your throat that opens and closes to control the flow of air as you speak or breathe.
When we swallow, the glottis closes to stop food from entering the airway.
Often appears as...
- close the glottis
- open the glottis
noun
The part in your throat that opens and closes to control the flow of air as you speak or breathe.
When we swallow, the glottis closes to stop food from entering the airway.
Often appears as...
- close the glottis
- open the glottis
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Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'glottis' is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, like 'GLOT-tis'.
He carefully pronounced 'glottis' during his speech class.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological Context
Use 'glottis' in discussions about human anatomy, speech, or breathing functions.
The doctor explained how the glottis functions during respiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Objects
'Glottis' refers to human or animal anatomy, so don't use it for inanimate objects.
She learned the glottis plays no role in how wind instruments produce sound.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'glottis' is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, like 'GLOT-tis'.
He carefully pronounced 'glottis' during his speech class.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological Context
Use 'glottis' in discussions about human anatomy, speech, or breathing functions.
The doctor explained how the glottis functions during respiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Objects
'Glottis' refers to human or animal anatomy, so don't use it for inanimate objects.
She learned the glottis plays no role in how wind instruments produce sound.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'glottis' is pronounced with emphasis on the first syllable, like 'GLOT-tis'.
He carefully pronounced 'glottis' during his speech class.
Pro Tip 2/3Biological Context
Use 'glottis' in discussions about human anatomy, speech, or breathing functions.
The doctor explained how the glottis functions during respiration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Objects
'Glottis' refers to human or animal anatomy, so don't use it for inanimate objects.
She learned the glottis plays no role in how wind instruments produce sound.
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Video examples
Why do we hiccup? - John...
An inhalation that could move water over gills followed by a rapid closure of the glottis preventing water from entering the lungs. That's supported by evidence which suggests that the neural patterning involved in generating a hiccup
Video examples
Why do we hiccup? - John...
An inhalation that could move water over gills followed by a rapid closure of the glottis preventing water from entering the lungs. That's supported by evidence which suggests that the neural patterning involved in generating a hiccup
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