1. Glottalic intiation Instead of using the lungs to move the air, it uses… –The larynx Glottalic pressure (egressive) –Called ejectives Glottalic suction (ingressive) –Called implosives

3. How to make it Close the glottis –Hold your breath –Suppress a sneeze –Stop in the middle of a word like “mitten” –Get up from a chair without using your arms Make a [k]-closure Raise your glottis –Like you’re singing a high note Release the [k]-closure

4. Other ways to try Hold your breath and try to make a [k] sound really loudly Exhale all your air and try to make a [k] sound

5. Some examples http://www.phonetics.ucla.edu/course/cha pter6/lakhota/lakhota.htmlhttp://www.phonetics.ucla.edu/course/cha pter6/lakhota/lakhota.html http://www.phonetics.ucla.edu/vowels/cha pter12/quechua.htmlhttp://www.phonetics.ucla.edu/vowels/cha pter12/quechua.html