Nasalize

usgb/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
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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.

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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.

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The narrator nasalized the witch's lines to sound more sinister.
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