What does it mean to retract? (pertaining to vowels)
Meaning of retraction
So, /æ/ -> [a] could be described as lowering and retracting /æ/?
Also, what's the opposite of retracting called?
Also, what's the opposite of retracting called?
So which is the version used in the Canadian shift? The front or central version? Or is it either one? Is there a big difference between the two?