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Default Cocept of Rhotic R in British Pronunciation

Hi,

Can anybody please explain the concept of r omission in most of the words in british english (rhotic and non rhotic accent)?

What are the other characteristics of British pronunciation or English Accent?

Thanks
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Hi,

Can anybody please explain the concept of r omission in most of the words in british english (rhotic and non rhotic accent)?

What are the other characteristics of British pronunciation or English Accent?

Thanks
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