What does rhotic mean?
Relating to or characterized by the pronunciation of the letter r, especially when it is pronounced as a vowel sound. In some accents, especially in the Southern United States, the sound of the letter r is pronounced as a vowel sound, whereas in other accents, it is pronounced as a consonant sound.
Example
"The rhotic accent of the Southern United States is distinct from the non-rhotic accent of the Northeast."
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