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Why do Chinese people pronounce the l like a w?

They don't, they pronounce it like an "r." Mainly because the "l" sound is not present in the Chinese language, therefore people who learn Chinese as their first language have difficulty learning how to pronounce the "l" sound.


How do you pronounce the letter r?

I presume that you mean how to pronounce the letter R in English. How and when you pronounce the letter R depends on whether you speak or want to speak British or American English. Generally speaking the letter R is always pronounced in American English and is often not pronounced in British English. Here is a link to tell exactly how and when to pronounce the letter R. The article explains the pronunciation if the letter R in a very clear way, there are some multiple choice questions with answers and explanations. http://www.squidoo.com/quiz-when-to-pronounce-the-letter-r-in-british-english


Why is not being able to pronounce your R's called lambdacism?

The term "lambdacism" refers to difficulty pronouncing the letter "l" or the sound represented by the Greek letter lambda, not the letter "r." Difficulty pronouncing the letter "r" is called rhotacism.


Why do some people pronounce the letter R as R a?

Well, honey, some folks just have a bit of a twang or accent that makes them pronounce the letter "R" as "R a." It's all about regional dialects and personal quirks. So, don't sweat it - just embrace the diversity of language and keep on truckin'.


How do you pronounce me in Chinese?

我 "Wo" This is pronounced in the third tone, start fairly low, fall a little, then rise, like a hockey stick. The word sounds approximately like the English "war", but with no "r" sound at the end.

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Why do Chinese people pronounce their R's as L's?

There aren't that many sounds in the collection of Chinese syllabary that has a R as a consonant (e.g. "ru", "ri", "re", "ruo").


Why do Chinese people pronounce the l like a w?

They don't, they pronounce it like an "r." Mainly because the "l" sound is not present in the Chinese language, therefore people who learn Chinese as their first language have difficulty learning how to pronounce the "l" sound.


How do you say the word person in Chinese?

It's hard to write the pronunciation on paper but the best I can do is r in? the question mark is because the Chinese people pronounce it that way. The answer might not be totally accurate. It depends on how you interpret it.


How do you pronounce the letter r?

I presume that you mean how to pronounce the letter R in English. How and when you pronounce the letter R depends on whether you speak or want to speak British or American English. Generally speaking the letter R is always pronounced in American English and is often not pronounced in British English. Here is a link to tell exactly how and when to pronounce the letter R. The article explains the pronunciation if the letter R in a very clear way, there are some multiple choice questions with answers and explanations. http://www.squidoo.com/quiz-when-to-pronounce-the-letter-r-in-british-english


A letter that starts with R in china?

actually, there are no letters in Chinese. each Chinese character is a word


Why is not being able to pronounce your R's called lambdacism?

The term "lambdacism" refers to difficulty pronouncing the letter "l" or the sound represented by the Greek letter lambda, not the letter "r." Difficulty pronouncing the letter "r" is called rhotacism.


Why do some people pronounce the letter R as R a?

Well, honey, some folks just have a bit of a twang or accent that makes them pronounce the letter "R" as "R a." It's all about regional dialects and personal quirks. So, don't sweat it - just embrace the diversity of language and keep on truckin'.


What does a new york accent sound like?

constant noise..murmurs, multiple languages, horns, whistles, people yelling.


How do you say Tyler in Chinese?

'Tyler'is not a Chinese name, so it would be pronounced, "Tylel", but would not have any meaning to the Chinese. (Chinese cannot pronounce the 'R' sound without lots of practice, so the nearest thing is the "L" sound. Tylel.


What attitude does Mrs Birling have towards people in general?

She hates CHINESE.@#&*R^@#&R^@#*($^$^)_


Is it posh to pronounce some words like bath with an R in it?

No, if you pronounce it with an 'R', then you are from the South of the UK. If you pronounce it without the 'R' sound, then you are probably from the North.


The church has it but not the public the priest has it but not the people what are you?

The letter R. The letter R.