What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Vocalic vs Derhotacization - What's the difference?

vocalic | derhotacization |

As an adjective vocalic

is used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in latin (vocalic y).

As a noun derhotacization is

a distortion in (or an inability to pronounce) the sound of letter r, causing the r to be omitted as a consonant or changing /ɝ/ or /ɚ/ to /ɜ/,/ə/, or another vowel if a vocalic.

vocalic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Used as a vowel, as opposed to consonantal, especially in Latin. (vocalic y)

    • Antonyms

    * consonantal

    Related terms

    * semivowel * vocal * vowel

    derhotacization

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • A distortion in (or an Inability to pronounce) the sound of letter R, causing the R to be omitted as a consonant or changing /?/ or /?/ to /?/,/?/, or another vowel if a vocalic.

    • Related terms

    * rhotic * rhotacism