bossy r

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English

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Noun

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bossy r (plural bossy rs or bossy r's)

  1. (education) The letter r (in certain English words, such as bird and sort) that modifies the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

Usage notes

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  • Used in introducing the concept to children who are learning to read.

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