Pronunciation: /ˈrɛtroʊˌflɛks/
adjective Retroflex is an adjective that describes a consonant sound produced with the tongue curled back towards the hard palate.
A1 The retroflex sound in the word 'car' is pronounced by curling the tip of the tongue back.
A2 In some languages, retroflex consonants are common and can be challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce.
B1 The retroflex articulation of certain sounds can vary depending on regional accents.
B2 Linguists study the retroflex sounds of different languages to understand their phonetic properties.
C1 The retroflex phonemes in Mandarin Chinese are distinct from those in Hindi.
C2 Native speakers are able to produce retroflex sounds effortlessly due to years of linguistic exposure.
formal The retroflex consonants are produced by curling the tip of the tongue backwards towards the roof of the mouth.
informal Some people find it difficult to pronounce retroflex sounds correctly.
slang I can't get the hang of those retroflex letters in the new language I'm learning.
figurative Her retroflex attitude towards change made it hard for her to adapt to new situations.
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