Pronuncian Lessons
Nasal Consonant: n sound /n/
Listen to the n sound
How to pronounce the n sound
To create the n sound, the air is blocked from leaving the mouth by pressing the tip against the tooth ridge and the sides of the front of the tongue against the side teeth. The soft palate drops, allowing air to pass out through the nose. The sound is voiced, so the vocal cords vibrate during it.
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n sound illustration
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Common n sound spellings
[1] gn spelling
When the gn spelling occur at the beginning or end of a word it is usually pronounced as an n sound. In the middle of a word it is more likey to be pronounced as a g sound followed by an n sound (as in the words signal and ignore). Consult a dictionary for the correct pronunciation of individual words.
The n sound in suffixes
Non-phonetic n sound words
Other sounds to compare with the n sound