rhotic
/ˈroʊtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or denoting a dialect or variety of English in which the /r/ sound is pronounced in all positions, including before a consonant (e.g., in 'hard') or at the end of a word (e.g., in 'car').
- American English is generally rhotic, while many British accents are non-rhotic.
- In a rhotic accent, the 'r' in 'park' is clearly heard.
- The rhotic pronunciation of 'farmer' includes the 'r' sound at the end of both syllables.