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Nasally: meaning, definitions and examples

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nasally

 

[ หˆneษช.zษ™l.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sound quality

In a nasally manner refers to a way of speaking or producing sound primarily through the nose rather than the mouth. This can result in a distinctive, often irritating tone that is perceived as less pleasant. It is commonly associated with certain accents or vocal habits.

Synonyms

in a nasal tone, nasally-sounding.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke nasally, which made it hard to understand her.
  • The comedian's nasally voice added to the humor of his routine.
  • He complained about the nasally sound on the recording.
  • The child's nasally pronunciation was adorable but difficult to decipher.

Translations

Translations of the word "nasally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nasal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเค• เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nasal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hidung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพัะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nosowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ผปใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nasal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nasal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท burunla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ฐ•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nosnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nosovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ผป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nosni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nefiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ burun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nasal

Etymology

The term 'nasally' derives from the word 'nasal', which originated from the Latin 'nasalis', meaning 'of the nose'. The Latin term is connected to 'nasus', the word for 'nose'. The transition to the adverb 'nasally' indicates manner or quality related to the nose. The construction is typical in English, where 'ly' is added to adjectives to form adverbs that describe how something is done. The use of 'nasally' has been noted in linguistic studies, often in the context of accent and speech patterns in various English-speaking regions. Over time, the term has found its place in informal conversations, especially when discussing singers, actors, or public speakers noted for their unique vocal qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,372, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.