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ɻ Retroflex Approximant North American English Speakers Pronounce R

Symbol ɻ
Name Retroflex Approximant
Notes Many North-American and other English speakers pronounce the r this way. Like [ɹ], but with the tongue curled or pulled back.
Ref http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alveolar_approximant

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