Nasalisation (Noun)
Meaning
The act of nasalizing; the utterance of sounds modulated by the nasal resonators.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The process of nasalisation changes the sound quality of the vowel, making it more distinct in certain languages.
- Phonologists often study nasalisation to better understand the nuances of speech patterns in different cultures.
- Nasalisation is a key feature in the pronunciation of the French language, particularly in the vowels.
- Researchers examining the speech patterns of indigenous communities pay close attention to the nasalisation of specific sounds.
- The act of nasalisation in human speech is a complex process influenced by the coordination of tongue movements and airflow.