Nasalness

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪzəɫˈnɛs/

Nasalness (noun)

  1. The quality of a sound made with air going through the nose, so the sound seems nasal.
  2. A feeling that someone’s voice sounds like it comes through the nose.

Examples

  • Her nasalness made the word sound different.
  • The recording shows nasalness in the vowel sound.