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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

nasalisation

/ˌnæzəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does nasalisation mean?

noun

The process of changing the sound of a vowel or diphthong to a more nasal sound, typically by the passage of air through the nose. In phonetics, the pronunciation of a vowel or diphthong with the velum lowered, allowing air to escape through the nose.

Example

"The linguist studied the nasalisation of vowels in the local dialect."

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