PhonemaSounds

Phoneme R

How to pronounce /ɹ/ (R) in English

Avoid tapping the ridge; curl the tongue back and keep voicing. red, car, right are useful examples for locking in the sound.

How to articulate it

1

Position

Avoid tapping the ridge; curl the tongue back and keep voicing.

2

Typical mistake

It may drift into a Spanish trill or disappear.

3

Example words

red · car · right

Typical error and minimal pairs

Minimal pairs help the contrast click quickly.

Pair Example
right light
red led

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