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What does rhotic hook mean?
⟨ ◌˞⟩, a diacritical mark used in the International Phonetic Alphabet to convey rhotacism.
Where does rhotic hook come from?
From rhotic + hook.

How to pronounce rhotic hook

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “rhotic hook” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.