Radical consonant

Radical denotes a sound in phonetics, which is the root of the tongue (Latin radix linguae ) is formed as an articulation organ.

The root of the tongue can only constrict the flow of air in the throat and thus form pharyngale consonants:

• [ ħ ] voiceless pharyngeal fricative
• [ ʕ ] Voiced pharyngeal fricative

• Articulation organ
• Tongue