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give me examples about sounds m & n

The M, N, and ng sounds are produced with air movement through the nose. If you hold your nose, you cannot produce these sounds in the same way. (Try that!) The only differences in these sounds is the position of the lips and tongue.  Let's look at each sound individually. The M consonant soundThe M consonant sound (IPA symbol: /m/) is made by lightly pressing your lips together while making the sound with your vocal chords. Although most of the air moves over your soft palate, some air moves through the nose, and it feels like it is vibrating through your nasal passage. This is why the M consonant is referred to as a nasal sound.  Rachel from Rachel's English explains the Mconsonant in this video:

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