Spanish pronunciation: Nasales - /m/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for nasales - /m/.

Quick tip

Let air flow through your nose while blocking your mouth.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• mamá

• mismo

• mesa

• camino

• amigo

Minimal pairs

• malo / palo
• mira / tira
• mundo / fundo
• mano / pano
• miedo / miro

How to produce this sound

Press your lips together and let the sound come out through your nose, as in 'man'.

Common mix-ups

• malo / palo
• mira / tira
• mundo / fundo
• mano / pano
• miedo / miro

Closest comparison

man, mother, milk, make, music