In the throat refers to the area of the body where sound is produced. GUTTURAL is an 8-letter word meaning 'of or relating to the throat or voice box'. GLOTTAL is a 7-letter word meaning 'relating to the glottis, the opening between the vocal cords'. HOARSE is a 6-letter word meaning 'having a rough, harsh voice'. Together, these three words describe the area of the throat where sound is produced and the quality of the sound that is produced.