Of or relating to the throat.2. Having a harsh grating quality, as certain sounds produced in the back of the mouth.

3. Linguistics Velar.

[French, from New Latin gutturlis, from Latin guttur, throat.]

guttur·al·ism, guttur·ali·ty (--rl-t), guttur·al·ness n.

guttur·al·ly adv.

Main Entry: guttural  [guht-er-uhl] Show IPA/?g?t?r?l/ Show Spelled

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: deep in sound
Synonyms: glottal, grating, gravelly, growling, gruff, harsh, hoarse, husky, inarticulate, low, rasping, rough, sepulchral, thick, throaty
Antonyms: dulcet