Denasalize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈneɪzəlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Denasalize is a verb meaning (transitive, phonetics) To remove the nasal airflow of what is usually a nasal stop or nasal vowel.
Meaning
(transitive, phonetics) To remove the nasal airflow of what is usually a nasal stop or nasal vowel.
Example Sentences
Thus, whining is nasalized, a bad cold denasalizes speech.
Word Forms
- denasalizes
- denasalizing
- denasalized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include denasalise, deaspirate, depalatalize, devocalize, decanalize, delabialize.
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