WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

nasal consonant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nasal consonant has 1 sense
  1. nasal consonant, nasal - a continuant consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
    --1 is a kind of continuant consonant, continuant

Definitions from the Web

Nasal Consonant

A nasal consonant is a type of consonant sound produced when air flows through the nose and is obstructed by an articulation of the vocal tract. The sound is created by allowing air to escape through the nose while the mouth is closed or partially closed.

Examples of Nasal Consonants:

1. /m/: The word "milk" starts with a nasal consonant.

2. /n/: In the word "nice," the "n" sound is a nasal consonant.

3. /ŋ/: The "ng" sound in "song" is another example of a nasal consonant.

Uses of Nasal Consonants:

Nasal consonants are prevalent in various languages and play an essential role in speech production. They help distinguish different words and add depth to the pronunciation.

Related Products:

Explore books and resources on nasal consonants:

nas nasa nasa engineer nasal nasal bone nasal canthus nasal cavity nasal concha nasal consonant nasal decongestant nasal meatus nasal septum nasal sinus nasal twang nasale nasalis nasalis larvatus

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus