rhotacize
[ roh-tuh-sahyz ]
verb (used with object),rho·ta·cized, rho·ta·ciz·ing.
to change (a sound) to an (r); subject to rhotacism.
to pronounce (a vowel) with r-color.
Origin of rhotacize
1First recorded in 1960–65; rhotac(ism) + -ize
- Also especially British, rho·ta·cise .
Other words from rhotacize
- rho·ta·ci·za·tion, noun
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