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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.
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.
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