French translation of nasalize is 
nasalize

Meaning of "nasalize" in English

In English, "nasalize" refers to altering the sound of a speech segment by allowing air to escape through the nose, as well as the mouth, typically seen in phonetics. It involves changing the quality of a vowel or consonant by vibrating the nasal passages during articulation. This process can alter the sound of letters significantly, producing a resonance that is distinct from other phonetic qualities. For instance, the nasal vowel sounds in English are often seen in words like "sing" or "bank," where the airflow is directed partly through the nasal cavity.

Meaning of "nasalize" in French

"Nasalisé" in French describes a similar phonetic process to that in English. It involves the modification of a vowel or consonant by allowing the voice to resonate in the nasal cavity, which results in a distinct nasal sound, characteristic of certain sounds in the French language, such as the nasal vowels in "mange" or "pain." Nasalization often marks a phonetic difference significant in differentiating meanings in spoken French, as these variations in nasal tone are integral to the language's phonetic structure and identity.

Pronunciation of "nasalize" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈneɪ.zəˌlaɪz/

Pronunciation Variations: In various English dialects, the emphasis might shift slightly between the syllables, but generally, the phonetic rendering remains consistent across American and British pronunciations. Attention to accent and intonation can cause minor variations, yet the phoneme articulation stays largely unaffected.

Pronunciation of "nasalize" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /nɛ.za.li.ze/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, regional accents might influence the articulation of the vowels slightly or the nasalization might be more pronounced, such as in the differences between Parisian French and Southern France accents. Nonetheless, the standard pronunciation remains closely followed across dialects.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. "The singer tried to nasalize the high notes for more expression."
   (Le chanteur a essayé de nasaliser les notes aiguës pour plus d'expression.)

2. "Phonetic studies often require students to nasalize specific vowels."
   (Les études phonétiques exigent souvent que les étudiants nasalisent certaines voyelles.)

3. "When learning French, it is important to nasalize the vowels correctly."
   (Lors de l'apprentissage du français, il est important de nasaliser correctement les voyelles.)

4. "Some languages require speakers to nasalize certain consonants."
   (Certaines langues exigent que les locuteurs nasalisent certaines consonnes.)

5. "He tends to nasalize his speech when he has a cold."
   (Il a tendance à nasaliser son discours lorsqu'il a un rhume.)

6. "A voice coach can teach you how to nasalize sounds for clarity."
   (Un coach vocal peut vous apprendre à nasaliser les sons pour plus de clarté.)

7. "The nasalize effect can add an interesting tone to speech."
   (L'effet de nasalisation peut ajouter une tonalité intéressante au discours.)

8. "Children often nasalize words unintentionally as they learn to speak."
   (Les enfants nasalisent souvent les mots involontairement lorsqu'ils apprennent à parler.)

9. "To speak Portuguese fluently, you must learn to nasalize correctly."
   (Pour parler couramment le portugais, vous devez apprendre à nasaliser correctement.)

10. "Actors are trained to nasalize to portray certain characters."
    (Les acteurs sont formés à nasaliser pour interpréter certains personnages.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "nasalize" in English

Synonyms: nose, resonate, echo, vibrate, hum.

Antonyms: mute, silence, dampen.

Similar Words: phonate, articulate, modulate, sound, tone.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "nasalize" in French

Synonyms: résonner, vibrer.

Antonyms: -

Similar Words: articuler, phoner, moduler.

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