The spelling of the word "gurgel" comes from the Latin word "gurgulio" meaning throat. It is pronounced /ˈɡɜːrɡ(ə)l/, with a hard "g" sound and a rolled "r". Phonetically, the first syllable "gur" is pronounced with a short "u" as in "hut" and the second syllable "gel" is pronounced with a soft "g" as in "gem" and a short "e" as in "bed". The word is often used to describe a gurgling sound or sensation in the throat caused by drinking or swallowing.
The word "gurgel" has its origin in Late Latin "gurgulio", which means "throat or gullet". This Latin term ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *gwer-, meaning "to swallow or devour". The term evolved into Old French as "gorgle" and then Middle English as "gurgle", before finally settling into its current form in modern English. The concept of a gurgling sound, similar to that of fluid flowing through the throat, is reflected in the word's meaning and usage.