IPA [r̥ʲ]
AS [r̦′]
positional variant (does not occur in isolation)
Based on Maciołek & Tambor (2012)
Voiceless: the vocal folds are separated, not vibrating, the air flows freely between them.
Alveolar: the front part of the tongue touches the alveolar ridge.
Palatalized: the middle of the tongue gets closer to the hard palate as a secondary articulation.
Trill: the sides of the tongue lie against the inner surface of the upper teeth and gums, the tip of the tongue moves away from a neutral position and hits the alveolar ridge. There can be one or more such taps.
