/ ɭ / – Voiced retroflex lateral approximant consonant

FeatureDescription
PhonationVoiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation.
Place of ArticulationRetroflex – The tip of the tongue is curled up and is behind the alveolar ridge.
Manner of ArticulationLateral Approximant – The narrowed airflow is directed over the sides of the tongue, but does not cause turbulence.