nasal

[ˈneɪzəl]

nasal Definition

  • 1relating to the nose
  • 2produced by the voice resonating in the nose
  • 3a consonant sound produced by obstructing the air flow through the nose

Using nasal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nasal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a nasal voice.

  • Example

    The French language has many nasal vowels.

  • Example

    The 'n' in 'sing' is a nasal consonant.

nasal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nasal

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Summary: nasal in Brief

The term 'nasal' [ˈneɪzəl] can be used as an adjective or noun. As an adjective, it refers to something related to the nose. As a noun, it refers to a consonant sound produced by obstructing the air flow through the nose. It can also describe a voice that resonates in the nose, as in 'She has a nasal voice.'

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