r-coloring

[ ahr-kuhl-er-ing ]

/ ˈɑrˌkʌl ər ɪŋ /

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noun Phonetics.

the auditory quality of an r-sound given to a vowel, resulting from retroflex articulation or bunching of the tongue.

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Also called r-col·or; r-qual·i·ty

[ahr-kwol-i-tee] /ˈɑrˌkwɒl ɪ ti/ .

OTHER WORDS FROM r-coloring

r-col·ored, adjective

For his part, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) has expressed his “full confidence” in Representative Scalise.
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As Americans, we still have a right to air both our dirty laundry and our R-Rated films.
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After a successful summer working alongside R, he officially offered her the reigns of La Domaine.
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“No one else anywhere has had this much experience dealing with couples,” explained R.
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After a stint with a replacement Head Mistress went sour, R seriously considered shutting down La Domaine for good.
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Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip; R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
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"To R——," replied the man, as he turned silently and sullenly to retrace his steps.
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Ego r improbaui, veritus scilicet, ne vel Galli, vel eti Gtiles hoc interpretartur in fidei nostr iniuri.
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Gunn possessed a purple complexion which attained to full vigor of coloring in the nasal region.
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The rich dark coloring is the pledge of your safety—better there than darkening your own brains.
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