How are retroflex consonants produced articulatorily?
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Options:
- By curling the tongue tip back toward the palate
- By tightly closing the lips
- By constricting the glottis with vocal folds
- By raising the back of the tongue only
Correct answer: By curling the tongue tip back toward the palate
Explanation: Retroflex consonants use the tongue tip curled or bent back toward the postalveolar region; languages like Hindi contrast retroflex and dental stops.
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