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Which of the following varieties of English is rhotic?

ABritish English

BAustralian English

CIndian English

DAmerican English

Answer:

D. American English

Read Explanation:

Rhotic varieties pronounce the /r/ sound clearly in all positions, especially after vowels. American English is rhotic (e.g., "car" is pronounced /kɑr/), while British English (especially RP), Australian, and Indian English are generally non-rhotic.


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