rhotacize

rhotacize
rhotacization, n.
/roh"teuh suyz'/, v., rhotacized, rhotacizing.
v.t.
1. to change (a sound) to an /r/; subject to rhotacism.
2. to pronounce (a vowel) with r-color.
v.i.
3. to undergo rhotacism.
Also, esp. Brit., rhotacise.
[1960-65; RHOTAC(ISM) + -IZE]

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