nasal

/'neizəl/
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nasal

She spoke with a nasal voice during her presentation.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Relating to the nose: Pertaining to, located in, or affecting the nose.
    • Produced through the nose: Describing a speech sound, especially a consonant or vowel, where air escapes primarily through the nose.

  2. Noun:

    • A nasal speech sound: A consonant (like /m/, /n/, or /ŋ/) produced with a lowered velum, allowing air to pass through the nasal cavity.
    • The nasal bone: An elongated rectangular bone forming the bridge of the nose.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The doctor examined her nasal passages for any blockage.
    • He spoke with a distinctive nasal tone.
  • Noun:
    • The sounds /m/ and /n/ are English nasals.
    • He broke his nasal in the accident.
Advanced Usage
  • Nasalization: The process of making a sound nasal.
    • The vowel in the French word 'bon' has nasalization.
  • Nasally: (Adverb) In a nasal manner.
    • He complained nasally due to his cold.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nasalize (verb): To pronounce a sound with air passing through the nose.
  • Nasality (noun): The quality of being nasal.
  • Nasopharyngeal (adj): Relating to the nose and pharynx.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Rhinal (technical), nose-related.
  • Noun: Nasal consonant.
Related Phrases
  • Nasal congestion: Blockage of the nasal passages.
  • Nasal spray: A liquid medicine administered into the nose.
  • Nasal vowel: A vowel sound produced with air flowing through the nose (e.g., in French or Portuguese).
nasal

She spoke with a nasal voice during her presentation.

Adjective
  1. sounding as if the nose were pinched
    • a whining nasal voice
  2. of or in or relating to the nose
    • nasal passages
Noun
  1. an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
  2. a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed

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