Nasalize

/ˈneɪzəlaɪz/

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Pro 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.

Pro 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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