cacuminalization

Questions

What does cacuminalization mean?

A sound change whereby a sound becomes cacuminal, or pronounced with a retroflexed tongue.

Where does cacuminalization come from?

From cacuminal + -ization.

How to pronounce cacuminalization

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cacuminalization”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cacuminalization”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “cacuminalization” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.