[ts̺] Alveolar, apical, affricate, voiceless

Atso [aˈtʃo]         Hotsa [oˈtʃa]

The apex of the tongue produces first a complete occlusion and then a narrow constriction in the alveolar region. The side takes up a nearly straight shape. The root of the tongue moves slightly forward.The vocal cords do not vibrate.