Question

Nasal sounds are produced when:

• A. The air escapes through the mouth
• B. The air escapes through the nose
• C. The air escapes without any friction
• D. There is partial obstruction in the mouth

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The air escapes through the nose

Nasal Sounds (in English phonetics):

Nasal sounds are produced when:

🔹 The soft palate (velum) is lowered, allowing air to flow out through the nose while the mouth is blocked at some point.

Examples in English:

• /m/ as in man → lips closed, air exits through the nose

• /n/ as in no → tongue touches alveolar ridge, air through nose