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Podcast: Wadjasay? American English Pronunciation Practice
Episode: Nasal sounds in American English
Description: Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!English has three nasal sounds. They are “M” as in “mama”, “N” as in “nine”, and /ŋ/ - the ‘ing’ sound, as in “ring.”In making each of these sounds, some air comes out through your nose which is why they are called ‘nasal’ sounds. If you pinch your nose shut while trying to make these sounds, you’ll find they sound very different. If you hum: mmmmmmmmm and then pinch your nose, you’ll see what I mean. Listen…Let’s practice first with words containin...