Words in English that do not contain these sounds should not cause vibration in your nose. Try saying these words while, again, touching your nose. backpack, laptop, lawsuit, traffic, culture If you’re feeling vibration when saying words that do not contain nasal sounds, then your voice is taking on a nasal-sounding quality. This could be caused by interference from your first language or because you are not producing a full range of motion with your jaw, lips, and tongue. How can you decrease nasal resonance? The following exercises will help:
As with any new skill, changing your speaking habits takes patience and practice. Once you’re able to say isolated words with non-nasal sounds correctly, try sentences and excerpts of speech. Our transcripts section will help you find materials to practice with.
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Blog AuthorJennie Parker has taught English language courses and instructor training courses in a variety of settings both in the US and abroad, including universities, nonprofits, business settings, and private language schools. Archives
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