Glottal stop in the word "total"

[Usernаme]

The [t] sound is oftentimes substituted with a glottal stop in UK English. However there are words where the proper [t] must always be articulated, like "hotel". My question is whether it is possible to say "total" replacing the second [t] sound with a glottal stop

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome back with your second question after a lengthy absence (2 years 7 months). We've missed you.

The "t" sound is often[STRIKE]times[/STRIKE] substituted with a glottal stop in UK English. However, there are words where the full "t" must always be articulated, like "hotel".

My question is whether it is possible to say "total" replacing the second "t" sound with a glottal stop.

It is. Millions of people would never think of saying it any other way.

 

[jutfrank]

The key here is that hotel is stressed on the final syllable whereas total isn't.

 

[Tdol]

The [t] sound is oftentimes substituted with a glottal stop in UK English.

This is not found everywhere. The glottal stop has spread well beyond London, but that does not make it universal.