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Voiced retroflex fricative to Voiceless retroflex fricative

The devoicing of a voiced retroflex fricative /ʐ/ to its voiceless counterpart /ʂ/ is a common phonetic transformation, particularly observed in languages with a general rule of final obstruent devoicing.

Phonetic Effects

Devoicing, Fortition

Language Examples

lekarz→[lɛkarʂ]— Word-final devoicing of /ʐ/ to /ʂ/ in 'lekarz' (physician).

Related Transformations

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