the 'r' sound

[peter123]

Hi there,


In standard British English, will the two 'r' sounds in each of following words be pronounced?

literary, contrary, library, itinerary, temporary, contemporary

thanks
pete

 

[Anglika]

Usually, but with the vowel between reduced in stress, so they often seem elided.

Even more common = Secretary is pronounced seketary.

 

[Leu]

Yeah, the "r" most words is elided for quick read/speech

 

[Anglika]

It is also that the letter "r" is not easy to say, and so there is a tendency to lose it.