Derhotacization

Full definition of derhotacization

Noun

1. 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.

Related terms

• rhotic
• rhotacism