Definitions
- Describing a sound made by curling the tongue backwards towards the roof of the mouth. - Referring to a letter or symbol in a language that represents such a sound. - Talking about a specific articulation used in speech therapy or phonetics.
- Describing a sound made by pulling the tongue back towards the throat. - Referring to a letter or symbol in a language that represents such a sound. - Talking about a specific articulation used in speech therapy or phonetics.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe sounds made in speech.
- 2Both words are used in linguistics and phonetics.
- 3Both words refer to specific articulations of the tongue and mouth.
- 4Both words can be associated with speech therapy or language learning.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Retroflex involves curling the tongue backwards towards the roof of the mouth, while retracted involves pulling the tongue back towards the throat.
- 2Sound: Retroflex produces a distinct sound, while retracted refers to a general category of sounds.
- 3Usage: Retroflex is used to describe specific sounds or letters in certain languages, while retracted can be used to describe a variety of sounds in different languages.
- 4Commonness: Retroflex is a more specialized term used mainly in linguistics and phonetics, while retracted is a more common term used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Retroflex has a more technical and formal connotation, while retracted can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Retroflex and retracted are both terms used in linguistics and phonetics to describe specific articulations of the tongue and mouth in speech. However, retroflex refers specifically to a sound made by curling the tongue backwards towards the roof of the mouth, while retracted refers to a general category of sounds made by pulling the tongue back towards the throat.
