R and r

[Max Wheeler]

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> From: "Artem V. Andreev" <ie at AA5779.spb.edu>
> Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 00:19:25 +0300 (MSK)

> The question is: is there any language in the world which has a *phonemic*
> opposition between dental vibrant /r/ and uvular *vibrant* /R/?

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That may depend a bit on what you mean by 'vibrant' (and whether you insist on
'dental').

Many varieties of Occitan, and of Portuguese, contrast an alveolar tap with a
uvular trill.

Max Wheeler
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