Would like to know....

[andizuki1982]

If anybody knows the actual term used for people who can`t pronounce their `R`s. Bit of an odd question but have just had a new work mate with it and was curious. Also does anyone know why it happens please. Cheers Andizuki1982

[lady_p_gold]

is it called a 'burr' ? this is from memory, will look it up ...

[Ethel]

orthoepy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhotacism#Orthoepy

[lady_p_gold]

Oh well that is interesting never knew that one ... I looked up burr it says it is 'the rough sound of the 'r' used mainly by people from Northumberland - and there is no way Jonathan Ross is from Northumberland !!!

[Lollybo]

And I thought it was only me and Jonathan Ross who had the problem