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In the word “never,” how is the final “r” pronounced in most American accents?

It is clearly pronounced /ɚ/. -> in UK is silent.

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In the word “never,” how is the final “r” pronounced in British Received Pronunciation (RP)?

It is silent unless followed by a vowel sound.

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Give 20 points!

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Which word has a pronounced /r/ sound in both accents? Red or Car

Red

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In the word “rain.” Is the “r” pronounced in both American and British English?

Yes, at the beginning of a word it is pronounced in both.

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If an American says “teacher” and a British person (RP) says the same word, what’s the main difference?

Americans pronounce the final “r” /ɚ/, while British speakers use /ə/.

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In non-rhotic accents, what happens to the “r” sound at the end of “car”?

It’s pronounced only if the next word starts with a vowel (linking r). E.x It was a terrible caR Accident

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