Nasally: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.