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Nasalizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nasalizing

 

[ หˆneษช.zษ™l.aษช.zษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound production

Nasalizing refers to the process of producing sound through the nasal cavity. This typically occurs when air flows through the nose while speaking or singing, resulting in a distinct tonal quality. Nasalizing can affect the clarity and resonance of speech, often giving it a characteristic sound. It is commonly used in music, particularly in vocal performances, to create a specific emotional effect.

Synonyms

muffling, nasalization, resonating

Examples of usage

  • The singer was nasalizing to create a haunting melody.
  • During the lesson, the teacher discussed nasalizing vowels.
  • Nasalizing can add depth to a musical piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "nasalizing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nasalizando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคธเคฒเคพเค‡เคœเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nasalisierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nasalisasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะทะฐะปั–ะทัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nazalizujฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผป้ŸณๅŒ–ใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nasalisant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nasalizando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazalize etmekte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ฐ•ํ™”ํ•˜๊ณ  ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„ ุฅู„ู‰ ุฃู†ููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazalizujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nazalizujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผป้ŸณๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nazaliziranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nefnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะทะฐะปะธะทะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nazalizasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nasalizando

Etymology

The term 'nasalizing' comes from the root word 'nasal,' which is derived from the Latin word 'nasalis,' meaning 'of the nose.' The concept of nasal sounds can be traced back to early linguistic studies that examined the physical aspects of sound production in human speech. This development continued throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as phonetics evolved. Nasalizing has also been studied within various languages, contributing to our understanding of phonological processes. In music, particularly in styles that emphasize vocal techniques, nasalizing became a point of interest, as artists sought to explore the emotional depth in their performances through altered resonance. Overall, nasalizing illustrates the intricate connection between anatomy, acoustics, and art.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,882, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.