/m/as in “man”

Consonant

How to pronounce /m/ in English

The /m/ sound is a bilabial, voiced, nasal consonant.

Voiced
Nasal
Bilabial

Jaw
Close your mouth by bringing your lips together.
Tongue
Keep your tongue in a neutral position.
Lips
Press both lips together.

Example words

man
summer
time
comb
family

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