preglottalization

Example:The linguist studied the pattern of preglottalization in native English speakers.

Definition:The process of delivering sounds in order to communicate thoughts or feelings.

Example:He emphasized the importance of correct pronunciation, including the instances of preglottalization.

Definition:The way in which a word or phrase is pronounce; the act of speaking a word or phrase with certain characteristic intonation and accentual patterns.

Example:The speaker's accent featured pronounced preglottalization of the T sound, making it readily identifiable to linguists.

Definition:A system of pronunciation peculiar to a particular district, social class, or nation.