Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a sound or pronunciation in which the letter r is pronounced with a guttural or uvular sound, as in some dialects of English.

“The linguist studied the rhotic accents of the local population.”

2. noun

A sound or pronunciation in which the letter r is pronounced with a guttural or uvular sound.

“The rhotic pronunciation of the word ‘car’ is common in some regional dialects.”