A name for the letter R (from its resemblance in sound to the snarl of a dog). Now rare.
| 单词 | θ151244 |
| 释义 | the mind > language > linguistics > study of speech sound > speech sound > speech sound by manner > [noun] > sonant > liquid > trill (18) dog's lettera1552 A name for the letter R (from its resemblance in sound to the snarl of a dog). Now rare. doggish letter1599 = dog's letter, n. trill1848 Phonetics. The pronunciation of a consonant, esp. r, with vibration of the tongue or other part of the vocal organs; a consonant so pronounced. roll1855 The action of pronouncing a consonant, esp. an r, with a vibration of the tongue or vocal cords; an instance of this. Cf. roll, v.2 38a. hirrient1860 A trilled sound. (Cf. litera canina, Latin name for r.) Subcategories:— articulation of (1) — not (1) — burr (7) — person (1) — excessive (1) — intrusive r (2) |
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