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An oral sound is one in which the air passes through the oral cavity with the [[Velum (definition)|velum]] raised. These contrast with [[Nasal (definition)|nasal]] sounds, produced with the velum lowered, allowing air through the nasal cavity.
 
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Revision as of 19:57, 10 November 2009

An oral sound is one in which the air passes through the oral cavity with the velum raised. These contrast with nasal sounds, produced with the velum lowered, allowing air through the nasal cavity.

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