Difference between revisions of "Rhotic (definition)"
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| − | '''Rhotic''' sounds are | + | '''Rhotic''' sounds are [[Liquid (definition)|liquid]] [r]-like sounds whose production forces air to pass over the middle of the tongue. |
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| + | Most dialects of Gaelic have at least two contrasting rhotics: [r] and [r']. [R] is a uvular sound that has rhotic qualities as well. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Liquid (definition)]] | *[[Liquid (definition)]] | ||
| + | *[[Consonant (definition)]] | ||
*[[Sounds of Scottish Gaelic]] | *[[Sounds of Scottish Gaelic]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:42, 31 October 2020
Rhotic sounds are liquid [r]-like sounds whose production forces air to pass over the middle of the tongue.
Most dialects of Gaelic have at least two contrasting rhotics: [r] and [r']. [R] is a uvular sound that has rhotic qualities as well.
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References
- Ladefoged, D. (2010) A Course in Phonetics. 6th Edition. Wadsworth Publishing.
