Voiced linguolabial nasal
| Voiced linguolabial nasal | |
|---|---|
| n̼ | |
| Audio sample | |
The voiced linguolabial nasal is a sound used in some spoken languages. It is not in English.
Features
[change | change source]- The airstream mechanism is pulmonic. This means that this sound is produced by pushing air solely with the lungs and diaphragm, as in most sounds.
- The phonation is voiced. This means that the vocal cords vibrate while the sound is being pronounced.
- The place of articulation (where the sound is produced) is linguolabial. This means that this sound is produced with the tongue against the upper lip.
- It is a nasal consonant. This means that air is allowed to escape through the nose, either exclusively (nasal stops) or in addition to through the mouth.
- It is a central consonant. This means that this sound is produced by directing the air along the center of the tongue, but not to the sides.
Occurrence
[change | change source]| Language | Word | IPA | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Araki | m̈ana | [n̼ana] | 'laugh' | |
| Big Nambas | nëm’ëk | [nən̼ək] | 'my tongue' |
