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 are produced when the soft palate (velum) is lowered, allowing air to pass out through the nose.

• The mouth passage is closed at some point, so the air can’t escape through the mouth.

• In English, the nasal consonants are /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/ (as in sing).