ɚ
Vowel
r-colored schwa
Example words
buttermotherdoctor
How to produce this sound
SoundR-colored schwa.
TongueAdd slight tongue-root retraction/r-coloring without over-tightening the throat.
LipsKeep lips neutral or lightly spread; avoid accidental rounding.
JawKeep the jaw relaxed and stable for the target vowel quality.
VoiceKeep voicing continuous and even through the segment.
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