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Definition

Nasals are produced by lowering the velum and thus opening the nasal passage to the vocal tract. When the velum is raised against the back of the throat, no air can escape through the nasal passage. Sounds made with the velum raised are called oral sounds.

Source: Language Files, eleventh edition, edited by Vedrana Mihalicek and Christin Wilson