nasal voice
[/ˈneɪzəl vɔɪs/]
nounpl: nasal voices
voz nasal
1. A voice quality characterized by sound resonating through the nose rather than the mouth, often perceived as unpleasant or distinctive
The singer's nasal voice made it difficult for the audience to enjoy the performance.
A voz nasal do cantor tornou difícil para a plateia apreciar a apresentação.
2. Speech in which nasal consonants (m, n, ng) are excessively pronounced or where oral sounds are produced with nasal resonance
His nasal voice became more pronounced when he had a cold.
Sua voz nasal ficou mais pronunciada quando ele estava resfriado.
In Brazilian culture, a nasal voice is often perceived negatively and may be associated with regional accents, health conditions (such as nasal congestion), or poor speech training. In music and performance contexts, singers often receive coaching to eliminate nasal resonance to achieve better vocal projection and tonal quality. The term is commonly used in speech-language pathology and voice coaching.
NYC Slang
honker (informal term for nasal-sounding voice)
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