Guttural is a term used to describe any of several speech sounds whose primary place of articulation is near the back of the oral cavity. In some definitions this is restricted to pharyngeal consonants, but in others includes some but not all velar and uvular consonants. It is often used solely for consonants, but may also be used for vowels with articulation in the throat. Usage of the term The word guttural literally means 'of the throat', and is derived from the Latin word for throat. In col… (More on Guttural)