What is another word for glottal catch?
Pronunciation: [ɡlˈɒtə͡l kˈat͡ʃ] (IPA) 
A glottal catch is a linguistic term used to describe the sound made at the beginning of a word where the vocal cords momentarily stop the flow of air. It is also known as a glottal stop or glottal plosive. In some languages, particularly in the UK, it is referred to as a "glottal tick". Other synonyms for a glottal catch include glottal cutoff, glottal closure, and vocal fry. The glottal catch is commonly used in many languages, including English, Spanish, and Arabic, and is known to give a distinct emphasis and accenting to words. Despite its wide usage, it may be considered informal in some contexts and may not be appropriate in formal speech.
