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arytenoid

/ˌaɹ.ɪˈtiː.nɔɪd/ /əˈɹɪt.n̩.ɔɪd/

Meanings
noun
Either of a pair of cartilages at the back of the larynx, used in the production of different kinds of voice quality (for example, creaky voice).

Examples :

"The singer consciously manipulated her arytenoid cartilages to create a dramatic, raspy effect during the low notes of the song. "
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Related Words

Illustration dramatic

dramatic adjective

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Of or relating to the drama.

"The school play was a dramatic performance, full of exciting action and emotional scenes. "

Illustration cartilages

cartilages noun

/ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒɪz/ /ˈkɑːrtələdʒɪz/

A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

"The doctor explained that arthritis can damage the cartilages in your knees, making it difficult to walk. "

Illustration consciously

consciously adverb

/ˈkɒnʃəsli/ /ˈkɑnʃəsli/

In a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally.

"She consciously made the effort to smile at her coworker, even though she was feeling stressed. "

Illustration cartilage

cartilage noun

/ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/

A type of dense, non-vascular connective tissue, usually found at the end of joints, the rib cage, the ear, the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks.

"The child's nose was a bit crooked because the cartilage was not fully developed. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration manipulated

manipulated verb

/məˈnɪpjəˌleɪtɪd/ /məˈnɪpjʊˌleɪtɪd/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The artist carefully manipulated the clay to form a beautiful sculpture. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration laryngeal

laryngeal noun

/læɹˈɪn.dʒəl/ /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/

A sound uttered by using the larynx.

"The baby's first laryngeal was a soft "goo," a sound made deep in her throat. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration transverse

transverse noun

/tɹænzˈvɜː(ɹ)s/

Anything that is transverse or athwart.

"The fallen tree lay as a dangerous transverse across the road, blocking all traffic. "

Illustration relating

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

Illustration production

production noun

/pɹəˈdʌkʃən/

The act of producing, making or creating something.

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."