Meaning Of The Word Rhotacism

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Rhotacism Meaning

Rhotacism Definition
Rhotacism Definition

What's The Definition Of Rhotacism?

rhotacism in American English
the change of a sound, esp. (s) or (z), to the sound (r)
noun: a change of a speech sound, esp. (s), to (r), as in the change from Old Latin lases to Latin lares

rhotacism in British English
noun: excessive use or idiosyncratic pronunciation of r

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