Synonyms for Retroflex
Top synonyms for “retroflex”: cacuminal, replicate, retroflexed, backward.
Definitions
- (verb)articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate“Indian accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers retroflex their consonants”
- (verb)bend or turn backward
- (adjective)pronounced with the tip of the tongue turned back toward the hard palate
- (adjective)bent or curved backward
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "retroflex"?
Common synonyms for "retroflex" include cacuminal, replicate, retroflexed, backward. Our thesaurus lists 4 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "retroflex" mean?
articulate (a consonant) with the tongue curled back against the palate Example: "Indian accents can be characterized by the fact that speakers retroflex their consonants"
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