Retroflex

"Retroflex" in nb

apikal postalveolar

(of pronunciation in which the tongue tip approaches/touches the back of the alveolar ridge)

laminal postalveolar

(of pronunciation in which the tongue blade approaches/touches the back of the alveolar ridge)

retrofleks

(of any of the retroflex pronunciations)

sub-apikal palatal

(of pronunciation in which the tongue underside approaches/touches the palate)

sub-apikal prepalatal

(of pronunciation in which the tongue underside approaches/touches the palate)

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