How do you say nasal sounds in French?
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Asked by: Nick Ward
What are the nasal sounds in French?
The 3 French Nasal Vowels Sounds
| Phonetic Symbol | Name | Possible spellings |
|---|---|---|
| ɑ̃ | nasal a | an, am, aon, en, em, blanc, ambiance, paon, enfant, temps |
| ɛ̃ | nasal i | ain, aim, ein, eim, en, em, in, im, un, um, ym, yn pain, faim, chien, Reims, vin, import, un, humble, thym, lynx |
| ɔ̃ | nasal o | on, om bon, ombre |
How do you make a nose sound?
First both my lips are closed when forming the sound. So if both my lips are closed that means the air cannot escape through my mouth. Instead the air escapes through the nose.
