nasalization

nasalizationnoun
nasalizations
pl
Traductions
nasalisationTerme de phonétique.
The nasalization of vowels is a common feature in many languages.
La nasalisation des voyelles est une caractéristique courante dans de nombreuses langues.
Définitions
The process or result of making a sound nasal by allowing air to escape through the nose.
The nasalization of vowels is a common feature in many languages.
A phonetic feature where a sound is produced with a lowered velum, allowing air to escape through the nose.
In French, nasalization can change the meaning of a word, as seen in 'beau' versus 'bon'.
Synonymes
nasal quality
nasal sound
nasal resonance
nasal tone