Nasalize

/ˈneɪzəlaɪz/
verb

To make a sound come more from your nose than your mouth.

The speaker nasalizes his vowels when he speaks.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To make a sound come more from your nose than your mouth.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize vowels
  • nasalize words
verb

To change a sound in speech so it is pronounced through the nose.

In French, many vowels are nasalized.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To change a sound in speech so it is pronounced through the nose.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize vowels
  • nasalize phonetic symbol

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To add a nasal quality or characteristics to a sound or voice.

He intentionally nasalizes his voice while singing to add a unique character to the song.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To add a nasal quality or characteristics to a sound or voice.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize voice
  • nasalize singing
verb

To make a sound come more from your nose than your mouth.

The speaker nasalizes his vowels when he speaks.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To make a sound come more from your nose than your mouth.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize vowels
  • nasalize words
verb

To change a sound in speech so it is pronounced through the nose.

In French, many vowels are nasalized.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To change a sound in speech so it is pronounced through the nose.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize vowels
  • nasalize phonetic symbol

Usage tips

Academic

verb

To add a nasal quality or characteristics to a sound or voice.

He intentionally nasalizes his voice while singing to add a unique character to the song.
Visual representation of "nasalize" - To add a nasal quality or characteristics to a sound or voice.

Often appears as...

  • nasalize voice
  • nasalize singing
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "nasalize"
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Accidental Nasal

Be careful not to nasalize unintentionally, as it may suggest a regional accent or imprecise enunciation.

Illustration for Accidental Nasal
He didn't mean to nasalize 'and,' it just comes out that way.
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Expressive Speech

Nasalization can be used deliberately for effect in poetry, storytelling, or drama.

Illustration for Expressive Speech
The narrator nasalized the witch's lines to sound more sinister.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Accidental Nasal

Be careful not to nasalize unintentionally, as it may suggest a regional accent or imprecise enunciation.

Illustration for Accidental Nasal
He didn't mean to nasalize 'and,' it just comes out that way.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expressive Speech

Nasalization can be used deliberately for effect in poetry, storytelling, or drama.

Illustration for Expressive Speech
The narrator nasalized the witch's lines to sound more sinister.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Accidental Nasal

Be careful not to nasalize unintentionally, as it may suggest a regional accent or imprecise enunciation.

Illustration for Accidental Nasal
He didn't mean to nasalize 'and,' it just comes out that way.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Expressive Speech

Nasalization can be used deliberately for effect in poetry, storytelling, or drama.

Illustration for Expressive Speech
The narrator nasalized the witch's lines to sound more sinister.
Visual representation of the word "Nasalize"

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