English: How to Pronounce M [m] Consonant

Video Transcript:

In this American English Pronunciation video, we’re going to learn how to make the M consonant sound.

This sound is simply made by pressing the lips together lightly.

Mmm– while making a sound with the vocal cords.

So this is a voiced consonant. Mmm—

The teeth may begin to part a little in preparation for the next sound.

Mm—

Which will pull the lips a little bit.

Mmm—-

Because the soft palate is lowered, air comes up through the nasal passages.

This makes it a nasal consonant. You can feel the vibration in your nose.

Mmm—

There are only 3 nasal sounds in American English.

Nn—

Ng–

Mmm—

Let’s look at this sound up close and in slow motion.

The word ‘mom’.

Lips pressed together as the jaw drops a little bit.

Another M at the end.

Lips pressed together. Summer.

Lips pressed together.

The M consonant.

Mom.

Summer.

Example words. Repeat with me.

Make.

Mm— Make.

My.

Mm— My.

Forming.

Mm— forming.

Dim.

Mm— dim.

Mistake.

Mm– mistake.

Game.

Mm– game.