Pronunciation in English

N Sounds in English

The “n” sound is a voiced sound. To make an /n/ sound, push your tongue against the roof of your mouth, near your upper teeth. In contrast to the /m/ sound, the /n/ sound is a little softer. 

Watch the video and read the words that are found beneath the video. 

/ n / – Initial N

no 

not

note

know

now

nail

nanny

knack

nice

nick

nickel

numb

nut

null

number

knuckle

nag

nest

neat

kneel

knees

knight

night

neither

neighbor

nay

nail

knave

naval

navy

natal

nature

non

noise

noun

notch

novel

nose

novice

notice