orinasal
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌɔːrɪˈneɪzl/
KK: /ɔrɪˈneɪzəl/
adjective
Definition
Describing a sound that is produced with both the nasal and oral passages open.
Example
The singer's orinasal voice added a unique quality to the performance.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more orinasal
Superlative: most orinasal
Conversation
I heard that some singers use a special technique called orinasal singing.
Really? What does that mean exactly?
It means they pronounce notes with both nasal and oral passages open.
That sounds interesting! I wonder how it affects their voice.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nasal
oral
bimodal
Antonyms
unilateral
isolated
closed
noun
Definition
A type of speech sound that is produced with airflow through the nose and mouth, often found in languages like French.
Example
In French, the word 'vin' has an orinasal sound that is distinct from English vowels.
Conversation
Have you ever noticed the way some languages use orinasal sounds?
Yeah, like in French, those nasal vowels sound so unique!
Exactly! I find it fascinating how they incorporate the orinasal effect in their speech.
Root Explanation
Orinasal is formed from "or" (from Latin "os", meaning mouth) and "nasal" (from Latin "nasalis", meaning relating to the nose). The word refers to something that involves both the mouth and the nose, typically in the context of sounds or breathing.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'or' for mouth and 'nasal' for nose — orinasal means relating to both the mouth and the nose.
Visually Confused Words
oronasal
orbitonasal
aurinasal
orignal
ordinal