Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

glottography

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: glot-tog-ra-phy
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The measurement of the modulation of a sound by the vibration of the glottis.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A writing system where written symbols correspond to speech.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It would be necessary for the decoder to have some understanding of the specific oral language and cultural codes used by the tlacuilo; this is especially true for understanding combinations of semasiographies and glottographies."

Etymology

From glotto- + -graphy.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: glotto
Suffix: graphy

Usage

Inflected Forms

glottographies (plural)

Derived Forms

electroglottography photoglottography

Frequently Paired Words

glottogram glottographic

Questions

What does glottography mean?: The measurement of the modulation of a sound by the vibration of the glottis.
Where does glottography come from?: From glotto- + -graphy.

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