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retroflex noun

  /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ , /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ , /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/
  • (phonetics) A consonant pronounced with the tip of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
  • (phonetics) A consonant pronounced with the blade of the tongue approaching or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.
 retrofleksi

retroflex adjective

  /ˈɹɛt.ɹoʊ.flɛks/ , /ˈɹɛt.ɹə.flɛks/ , /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊ.flɛks/
  • (phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue is raised and bent backwards, so that the underside of the tongue approaches or touches the palate.
  • (phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the tip of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
  • (phonetics) Of pronunciation in which the blade of the tongue approaches or touches the back of the alveolar ridge.
 retrofleksinen
  • Bent or curved backwards.
 taaksepäin taipunut
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