Pharyngealize is the act of pronouncing a sound by constricting the pharynx. Synonyms for pharyngealize include gutturalize, throaty, husky, or hoarse. These words describe the deep, harsh sound that is produced when the rear of the oral cavity is used to pronounce a sound. Other synonyms for pharyngealize include back pharyngeal, epiglottal, and far-back pronunciations. These terms are used to describe the way that a word is pronounced when the pharynx and epiglottis are used in addition to the rest of the vocal apparatus. All of these synonyms for pharyngealize illustrate the unique vocal quality that is created when the pharynx is constricted.