- rhotacize
- rho·ta·cize
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rhotacize
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rhotacize — rhotacization, n. /roh teuh suyz /, v., rhotacized, rhotacizing. v.t. 1. to change (a sound) to an /r/; subject to rhotacism. 2. to pronounce (a vowel) with r color. v.i. 3. to undergo rhotacism. Also, esp. Brit., rhotacise. [1960 65; RHOTAC(ISM) … Universalium
rhotacize — verb a) To pronounce with an exaggerated R sound (a rhotacism). b) The change of a consonant to an R in certain circumstances … Wiktionary
rhotacize — ˌsīz intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Middle Greek rhōtakizein : to undergo or produce rhotacism … Useful english dictionary
rhotacism — n. mispronunciation or overuse of sound r. ♦ rhotacize, v.i. ♦ rhotacistic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
rhotacization — rhōtacizāˈtion or rhōtacisāˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑rhotacize … Useful english dictionary
rhotacisation — rhōtacizāˈtion or rhōtacisāˈtion noun • • • Main Entry: ↑rhotacize … Useful english dictionary
