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Nasal twang   /nˈeɪzəl twɑŋ/   Listen
Nasal twang

noun
1.
Exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects).  Synonym: twang.






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"Nasal twang" Quotes from Famous Books



... storekeeper's wife had indicated, and also came to visit her new neighbour in a homespun suit, the very antipodes of Mrs. Zack's attire of many colours, yet her loud cheery voice and sensible face—with a possible friendship in it—were exceedingly pleasing, in contrast with the first visitor's nasal twang and 'smart' demeanour. Mrs. Wynn would like to see her often; but the Scotchwoman was thrifty and hardworking, with a large family to provide for: she could not afford to pay visits, ...
— Cedar Creek - From the Shanty to the Settlement • Elizabeth Hely Walshe



Words linked to "Nasal twang" :   nasality, twang



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