L-vocalization may perhaps trigger more mergers, so that e.g. cord /ˈkɔːrd/ and called /ˈkɔːld/ could be homophonous as /ˈkɔːd/ in non-rhotic dialects of South East England. See English-language vowel alterations just before historic /l/ for more information. using an advert blocker like uBlock Origin and viewing a pop-up concept at https://hilaryz271zgf0.blog-eye.com/profile