epiglottal UK /ɛpɪˈɡlɒtəl/US /ɛpɪˈɡlɑtəl/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Pertaining to the epiglottis. •Produced using the epiglottis. noun1 •An epiglottal consonant. formsepiglottals