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guttural Antonyms

Opposite of guttural

Because the opposite of guttural shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Of a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding, raspy, or throaty.

Usage Example

"The actor spoke in a deep, melodious voice that echoed through the quiet theater."

Strong
melodious
clear
shrill
Weak
high-pitched

• adjective (Context 2)

In phonetics, articulated in the back of the oral cavity, such as at the soft palate (velum), uvula, or pharynx.

Usage Example

"The linguist explained how students can master the labial consonants found in Semitic languages."

Strong
labial
dental

Similar words to guttural

Words similar to guttural shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

throaty
husky
hoarse
gruff
gravelly
raspy
velar
pharyngeal
See all synonyms of guttural

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Guttural. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/guttural
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