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Posnasal

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sound in a language that is produced by releasing air through the nasal cavity while simultaneously closing the oral cavity.

Sense 1:

Definition: A phonological feature where a sound is produced by stopping the airflow through both the oral and nasal cavities and then releasing it simultaneously through the nasal cavity.

Example Sentence: The /m/ sound in the word "mom" is a posnasal in English.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Referring to a word or phrase that is popularly used only in a specific locality or region.

Example Sentence: The slang term "hella" is a posnasal often heard in the local dialect of Northern California.

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