Guttural is an adjective that means related to a harsh sound produced in the throat.

The Latin word guttur (GOO tour) means ‘throat.’ Guttural is often used in a medical context, but it can have an everyday meaning when used to refer to the sounds in creates. Here’s an example:

The guttural sounds my dog made last week suggested he was having trouble breathing. It turned out he had some throat problems that we’ve since had corrected.