pharyngealize

verb

pha·​ryn·​ge·​al·​ize
fəˈrinj(ē)əˌlīz,
ˌfarə̇nˈjēə-
variants or less commonly pharyngalize
fəˈriŋgəˌlīz
-ed/-ing/-s

transitive verb

: to produce (a sound) by strong constriction of the pharynx

intransitive verb

: to acquire or to be regularly accompanied by strong constriction of the pharynx

Word History

Etymology

pharyngeal, pharyngal + -ize

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“Pharyngealize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pharyngealize. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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