In the word “never,” how is the final “r” pronounced in most American accents?
It is clearly pronounced /ɚ/. -> in UK is silent.
In the word “never,” how is the final “r” pronounced in British Received Pronunciation (RP)?
It is silent unless followed by a vowel sound.
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.
Which word has a pronounced /r/ sound in both accents? Red or Car
Red
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
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/.
