Pronunciation: [ɡlˈɒtə͡lˌa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
"Glottalize" is spelled with double L and double T, as it is derived from the phonetic term "glottal." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /ˈɡlɒ.tə.laɪz/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "glottal" sound is produced by briefly closing the vocal cords, creating a stop and release of airflow. "Glottalize" refers to adding a glottal stop to a word, such as in the pronunciation of "uh-oh" or "uh-huh."
Glottalize is a verb that refers to a phonetic process or a linguistic phenomenon that involves producing a sound, particularly a consonant sound, by employing the glottis (the space between the vocal cords) as the primary articulator. This process results in the closing or narrowing of the glottis to produce a particular sound.
In this context, glottalization is often observed in various languages, such as English, Arabic, and German, where it is used to alter or modify the pronunciation of certain consonant sounds. The glottalization of a sound often results in a unique or distinctive phoneme.
For instance, in English, glottalization may occur in the form of the glottal stop, represented by the phonetic symbol [ʔ]. This sound is produced by briefly closing the glottis to cut off the airflow and then releasing it suddenly. This linguistic feature is commonly observed in certain English words such as "uh-oh" or in the Cockney pronunciations of "butter" as "bu'er."
Glottalization can also occur with other consonant sounds, such as plosives or fricatives, causing them to be pronounced with a glottal component.
Overall, glottalize is a verb used to describe the process of articulating or pronouncing a sound by manipulating the glottis, resulting in distinct phonetic features or changes in speech patterns.
The word "glottalize" comes from the combination of two roots: "glottal" and "-ize".
1. Glottal: The term "glottal" refers to the glottis, which is a part of the human vocal apparatus. The glottis is the space between the vocal cords in the larynx. It is responsible for producing certain speech sounds. The word "glottal" itself originated from the Greek word "glōttis" meaning "mouth of the windpipe". It entered the English language in the late 19th century.
2. -ize: The suffix "-ize" is derived from the Greek suffix "-izein" and is used to form verbs. It indicates the action of making something or causing something to be of a specific quality.
