Itsmanner of articulation isocclusive, which means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Because the consonant is alsonasal, the blocked airflow is redirected through the nose.
Itsphonation is voiceless, which means it is produced without vibrations of the vocal cords.
It is anasal consonant, which means air is exclusively allowed to escape through the nose for nasal stops; otherwise, in addition to through the mouth.
It is amedian consonant, which means it is produced by directing the airstream down the midline of the tongue, rather than to the sides.
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