glottography

English

Etymology

From glotto- +‎ -graphy.

Noun

glottography (countable and uncountable, plural glottographies)

1. The measurement of the modulation of a sound by the vibration of the glottis.
2. (linguistics) A writing system where written symbols correspond to speech.
   • 2008, Maarten E.R.G.N. Jansen, Maarten Evert Reinoud Gerard Nicolaas Jansen, Laura N. K. van Broekhoven, Escritura de Nuu Dzaui, page 74:

     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.

Derived terms

• photoglottography

Related terms

• glottogram
• glottographic