nasally

English

Etymology

nasal +‎ -ly

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈneɪzəli/
- Audio (Southern England) (file)

Adverb

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

In a nasal manner or tone.
speak nasally
By, through or using the nose.

Adjective

nasally (comparative more nasally, superlative most nasally)

That sounds nasal.
The loud, nasally voice from behind the door attracted my attention.
- 2008, Stacey Grenrock Woods, I, California: A Memoir:
  My only option was to tell the off-site building manager, a nasally guy named Russell Sepulveda.

Anagrams

alanyls

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