Nasal consonant

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪzəɫ ˈkɑnsənənt/

Nasal consonant (noun)

  1. A consonant sound made with airflow through the nose, while the mouth passage is blocked.

Examples

  • A nasal consonant lets air pass through the nose.
  • The sound is a nasal consonant when air goes through the nose.