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A letter n with a rightward tail, for a retroflex n sound.
Also known as: ɳ, N with retroflex hook, Retroflex n
In the International Phonetic Alphabet this letter denotes a retroflex nasal, made with the tongue tip curled back against the region behind the alveolar ridge while air flows through the nose.
Denotes a retroflex nasal, produced with a curled-back tongue tip and nasal airflow.
Contexts: Language and transcription
Is a distinct phoneme in Hindi, Tamil, Norwegian and Swedish, contrasting with the plain alveolar nasal.
Contexts: Language and transcription
A lower-case letter n whose right leg extends into a curve turning to the right below the writing line.