Meaning 1neutral · 87%
Produced low in the throat, with a deep or rough sound.
Natural examples
A guttural growl came from the cave.
His voice sounded guttural after hours of shouting.
The actors practiced guttural noises for the scene.
Usage note
Use guttural for sound quality, not as a general word for an unfriendly attitude.
Useful combinations
guttural sound — a deep sound produced in the throat — a voice with a rough throat-based quality