/ ɭ / – Voiced retroflex lateral approximant consonant
Feature | Description |
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Phonation | Voiced – The vocal cords vibrate during articulation. |
Place of Articulation | Retroflex – The tip of the tongue is curled up and is behind the alveolar ridge. |
Manner of Articulation | Lateral Approximant – The narrowed airflow is directed over the sides of the tongue, but does not cause turbulence. |