nasal in Japanese
nasal in Japanese is 鼻音 — nasal means relating to the nose.
nasal in Japanese
鼻音
Pronounced: bion
What does "nasal" mean?
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adj Relating to the nose.
"Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run."
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adj Describing a sound made by letting air pass through the nose, as with the consonants "m," "n," and "ng."
"When you say the word "ring," the last sound is a nasal consonant."
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adj Of a voice: sounding as if it comes through the nose, often thought of as whiny or twangy.
"The cartoon villain spoke in a high, nasal whine that made the kids laugh."
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nasal in a sentence
- Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run.
- The doctor prescribed a nasal spray for her blocked sinuses.
- When you say the word "ring," the last sound is a nasal consonant.
- French has several nasal vowels that don't exist in English.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "nasal" in Japanese?
"nasal" in Japanese is 鼻音. nasal means: Relating to the nose.
How do you pronounce 鼻音?
"nasal" in Japanese is 鼻音, pronounced "bion".
How do you use "nasal" in a sentence?
Example: "Cold air can irritate the nasal passages and make your nose run." In Japanese, "nasal" is 鼻音.
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