Meaning of R-coloured vowel | Babel Free
Examples
“[ɚ] is an R-coloured vowel; its non-rhotacised form⟳ is [ə].”
“Words such as start⟳, better, and turn⟳, for example, are likely to be pronounced with a lengthened vowel instead of the r-coloured vowel. While this type⟳ of substitution may simply sound⟳ like⟳ a quaint accent, it may also cause[…]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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