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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nasalising

/nɑːzəlaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does nasalising mean?

verb

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. This can occur in various languages, including English, and is often used in phonetics and phonology.

Example

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

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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