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Retroflex consonant
A retroflex, apico-domal, or cacuminal consonant is a coronal consonant where the tongue has a flat, concave, or even curled shape, and is articulated between the alveolar ridge and the hard palate.
Voiceless retroflex fricative
The voiceless retroflex sibilant fricative is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages.
Voiced retroflex fricative
The voiced retroflex sibilant fricative is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages.
Voiced retroflex approximant
The voiced retroflex approximant is a type of consonant used in some languages.
Voiced retroflex nasal
The voiced retroflex nasal is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages.
Voiceless retroflex affricate
The voiceless retroflex sibilant affricate is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages.
Voiced retroflex plosive
The voiced retroflex plosive or stop is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages.
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