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Meaning ofretroflexin English

retroflex

Definitions

Adjective
1. a sound made with the tongue curled back
  The retroflex sound is often difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce.
2. pronounced with tongue tip near alveolar ridge; unique sound
  The retroflex consonant is characterized by its unique sound.
3. pronounced with tongue blade near alveolar ridge; distinct articulation
  Linguists study the retroflex sound for its distinct articulation.
4. a pronunciation with tongue raised and bent
  In phonetics, a retroflex consonant is made by curling the tongue back.
5. bent or curved backwards; (anatomical context)
  Anatomically, the retroflex shape of the spine can indicate a medical condition.
Noun
1. consonant with underside of tongue near palate
  The retroflex consonant is formed by placing the tongue near the palate.
2. consonant with tip near back of alveolar ridge; specific phonetic sound
  Linguists analyze the retroflex sound for its unique acoustic properties.
3. a consonant pronounced with the tongue near the alveolar ridge
  The phonetician identified the retroflex as a distinct consonantal sound.
4. a consonant with backward tongue position
  The retroflex position of the tongue is crucial for certain consonant sounds.