nasal

🇺🇸 /ˈneɪzl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈneɪzl/
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adjective
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relating to the nose

The nasal passages are responsible for filtering the air we breathe.

R

having a sound that is produced through the nose

The nasal quality of her voice made it sound as if she had a cold.

R

articulated with the soft palate raised so that the air passes through the nose

The word 'mango' contains a nasal consonant.

translation

adj. relating to the nose; having a sound that is produced through the nose; articulated with the soft palate raised so that the air passes through the nose