Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhotic
Adjective
/ˈroʊtɪk/
Definition
Relating to or denoting a type of speech in which the ‘r’ sound is pronounced distinctly.
Examples
- In rhotic accents, such as those found in the United States, the ‘r’ in ‘car’ is clearly pronounced.
- Many speakers in non-rhotic accents, like some British dialects, may drop the ‘r’ in similar situations.
Meaning
In linguistics, ‘rhotic’ refers to varieties of English in which the consonant ‘r’ is pronounced in all positions, particularly after vowels.
Synonyms
- R-toned
- Pronounced ‘r’
