Non-rhotic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /nɒnˈɹəʊtɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Non-rhotic is an adjective meaning Of an accent, most often one of English: not pronouncing the written letter "r" unless it is followed by a vowel, as in Received Pronunciation, most other accents of England, the Boston accent, traditional NYC English, many accents of southern Louisiana, Australian English, etc.
Meaning
Of an accent, most often one of English: not pronouncing the written letter "r" unless it is followed by a vowel, as in Received Pronunciation, most other accents of England, the Boston accent, traditional NYC English, many accents of southern Louisiana, Australian English, etc.
Example Sentences
In a non-rhotic accent, the word 'sort' can be pronounced like the word 'sought'.
Word Forms
- nonrhotic
Antonyms for non-rhotic
Common opposites include rhotic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rhotic, r-less, roight, rhenian, raughty, rolandic.
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