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Phoneme M

How to pronounce /m/ (M) in English

Close the lips and let the nose resonate. make, time, sum are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Close the lips and let the nose resonate.

2

Typical mistake

The nasal resonance can fade.

3

Example words

make · time · sum

Typical error and minimal pairs

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Pair Example
men pen
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