Word: preglottalizing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: pre
glo
tta
li
zing
Definition: Present participle of preglottalize. To precede (a sound) by glottalization.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; physically in front of; anterior.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: glottis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The opening between the true vocal cords, located in the larynx.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns or adjectives
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.