derhotacization

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noun

A distortion in (or an Inability to pronounce) the sound of letter R, causing the R to be omitted as a consonant or changing /ɝ/ or /ɚ/ to /ɜ/, /ə/, or another vowel if a vocalic.

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Meanings

nounderhotacization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA distortion in (or an Inability to pronounce) the sound of letter R, causing the R to be omitted as a consonant or changing /ɝ/ or /ɚ/ to /ɜ/, /ə/, or another vowel if a vocalic.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
rhotacismus

Origin

From de- + rhotacization.

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APA

derhotacization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derhotacization

MLA

“derhotacization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derhotacization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “derhotacization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/derhotacization.

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