What is another word for nasalization?
Pronunciation: [nˌe͡ɪzəla͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Nasalization refers to the process of pronouncing a vowel sound with the addition of air flow through the nose. There are several synonyms for the word nasalization, such as "nasality," "nasal tone," or "nasal quality." Another way of describing this feature is by using the term "nasal resonance," which indicates that the sound is being produced in the nasal cavity. Some other words that can be associated with nasalization are "muffled," "stuffy," or "congested." Nasalization is a common characteristic in certain languages, such as French, Portuguese, or Polish, and is also used in singing to convey emotion through vocal expression.
