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In most American English words, the /r/ is pronounced in all positions. In standard British English, unless you live in northern England, the /r/ is only pronounced before a vowel sound. Below are some examples.







Example 1: CAR


UK:

US:

Is the following British or American? (answer below)

1.  


Example 2: OFFER


UK:

US:

Is the following British or American? (answer below)

2.  


Example 3: GUITAR


UK:

US:

Is the following British or American? (answer below)

3.  


Example 4: TURN


UK:

US:

Is the following British or American? (answer below)

4.  


Example 5: FAR


UK:

US:

Is the following British or American? (answer below)

5.  
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