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Skill Explainer

Articulation Skill Explainer

4. How to Teach Articulation: Nasal Sounds

Sound Student-Friendly Name Description
/m/ Two Humps, Two Lips The lips come together and the tongue is in the center of the mouth. The sound travels through the nose. This sound is voiced and continuous.
/n/ Tongue Toucher The tongue touches the ridge behind the top teeth. The sound travels through the nose. This sound is voiced and continuous.
/ng/ 'ng' Sound The back of the tongue is lifted in the back of the mouth near the throat, closing off airflow so the air travels through the nose. This sound is voiced and continuous.

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