1. Plural of gutturalism; speech sounds or articulations produced in the throat or back of the mouth; guttural characteristics or qualities in speech or language.
Usage: linguistics; formal
2. Instances or examples of guttural speech patterns or mannerisms; the practice or tendency to use guttural sounds.
Usage: linguistics; descriptive

Examples

• The linguist studied the gutturalisms present in various Germanic languages.
• His speech was marked by several gutturalisms that reflected his regional accent.
• The actor exaggerated the gutturalisms to portray a character from a distant land.
• Phoneticians analyze gutturalisms to understand how different cultures produce throat sounds.
• The language contains numerous gutturalisms that are difficult for non-native speakers to master.