rhotacise
təˌsaɪz verb (used with object)
1.
to change (a sound) to an (r); subject to rhotacism.
2.
to pronounce (a vowel) with r-color.
verb (used without object)
3.
to undergo rhotacism.
Also, especially British, rho·ta·cise.
Related forms
rho·ta·ci·za·tion, noun
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Rhotacise
is always a great word to know.
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