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nasal twang

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nasal twang has 1 sense
  1. twang, nasal twang - exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
    --1 is a kind of nasality

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Nasal Twang

Definition: A distinctive vocal quality characterized by a resonant, nasal tone produced by the movement of air through the nasal cavity during speech or singing.

Part of speech: Noun, Verb

Senses:

  1. As a noun, nasal twang refers to the unique sound quality characterized by a nasal resonance in a person's voice.
  2. As a verb, nasal twang means to speak or sing with a nasal tone.

Usage:

  • The singer's nasal twang made her voice instantly recognizable.
  • She spoke with a nasal twang, which some found charming while others found it irritating.

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