Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retroflected
Adjective
/ˈrɛtrəʊflɛktɪd/
Definition
A term used to describe a speech sound that is produced with the tongue curled back towards the roof of the mouth.
Examples
- The retroflected sounds in Hindi can be challenging for non-native speakers to master.
- Understanding how to produce retroflected consonants improves clarity in communication.
- The instructor focused on teaching the correct positioning of the tongue for retroflected phonemes.
Meaning
Retroflected sounds are typically found in certain languages and can affect pronunciation and articulation in spoken communication.
Synonyms
- Curled
- Backwards
- Reversed
