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Rhotic Accent

A rhotic accent is one where R's are pronounced everywhere.
Most accents in the US are rhotic or becoming rhotic (Eastern New England is an exception)
Most of Canada, Scotland and Ireland have a rhotic accent.
Southland and Otago in NZ are also rhotic due to Scottish influence.
by MartM May 28, 2007
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