/ ɕ / – Voiceless alveolo-palatal fricative consonant
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Phonation | Voiceless – The vocal cords do not vibrate during articulation. |
| Place of Articulation | Alveolo-palatal – The tongue touches the roof of the mouth behind the alveolar ridge and the middle of the tongue is raised towards the hard palate. |
| Manner of Articulation | Fricative – The airflow is constricted narrowly, causing turbulence. |