[z]→[ʈ]Certainty: 5/5Commonality: 2/5
Voiced alveolar fricative to Voiceless retroflex stop
The shift from the voiced alveolar fricative [z] to a retroflex stop (like [ɖ]) is a form of fortition and backing. It occurs when a sibilant sound retracts its place of articulation and strengthens into a full stop, often under the influence of neighboring retroflex sounds.
Phonetic Effects
Fortition, Retraction
Language Examples
historical [z]→[ɖ]— Stages in the development of retroflex series where alveolar sounds retracted and hardened.
Related Transformations
More Retraction Shifts
Sources & References
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