Spanish pronunciation: Nasales - /ɲ/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

Let air flow through your nose while blocking your mouth.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• niño

• año

• baño

• señor

• cañón

Minimal pairs

• niño / nino
• año / ano
• baño / bano
• cañón / canon
• señor / senor

How to produce this sound

This is a new sound for English speakers. To make /ɲ/, place the middle of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, like when saying 'n' in 'onion', but more forward and with the tongue touching the hard palate. Try to blend 'n' and 'y' together.

Common mix-ups

• niño / nino
• año / ano
• baño / bano
• señor / senor
• cañón / canon

Closest comparison

niño, año, señor, baño, cañón