rhotacize

English

Alternative forms

• rhotacise, rhoticize

Verb

rhotacize (third-person singular simple present rhotacizes, present participle rhotacizing, simple past and past participle rhotacized)

1. To pronounce with an exaggerated 'R' sound (a rhotacism).
2. (phonology) To change a consonant to an 'R' sound under certain circumstances.