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you pronounce it as in "are".
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Since an American explained how to pronounce a French "R" (and she did it well), I, as a Frenchman, feel entitled to write how to pronounce an English "R". Indeed, this is one of the many difficulties in English pronunciation for foreigners. For example, ponder mentions that the Chinese have great difficulty distinguishing the consonants 'R', 'L' and 'W'. Hence jokes about flied lice. Don't underestimate the consequences of mispronouncing an English "R" in a restaurant! To pronounce the "R" sound correctly, you should practice the following exercise: # lift the back of your tongue in the direction of the palate, # but stop before you reach it! # now you are ready to say "R". The tricky part is to decide where to stop in step 2. Depending on how far your tongue stays from the roof the mouth, your "R" may sound too harsh, like a badly pronounced French "R", or, on the contrary, it may be completely mute. The difficulty also depends on the position of the letter in the word. The worst case is when the "R" occurs at the beginning of a word, or between two vowels. For example, I will never use the word "roaring" because I know that my struggle to utter a sound in this word would be pathetic. As a comparison, the tongue almost reaches the palate in French "R". In Spanish and many other languages, you roll the "R", a technique that may frighten the newcomers but can actually be mastered in minutes. Some English-speaking people also roll their "R"s. Unfortunately, this variant appears to be used in some parts of Great Britain only nowadays. You don't hear it on the BBC or in American movies, so I suppose that the people who speak like that sound old-fashioned. [source] http://everything2.com/title/how+to+pronounce+an+English+%2522R%2522
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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
How do you pronounce deux in French?
pronounce as "der" - pronounce the "r" only slightly
How do you pronounce 'pure' in british English?
In British English, "pure" is pronounced as /pjʊə(r)/ or "pyoor."
Why can't Japanese pronounce r?
Japanese language does not have the "r" sound as it is in English. Instead, they use a sound that is a mix between "r" and "l" called the alveolar tap or flap. This difference in phonetics makes it difficult for Japanese speakers to produce the distinct "r" sound in English.
What is a rhotic speaker?
A rhotic speaker is someone who pronounces the "r" sound clearly in words, especially after a vowel, as heard in accents like American English. Non-rhotic speakers, on the other hand, do not pronounce the "r" sound in certain positions, like in British English accents.
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
How do you pronounce deux in French?
pronounce as "der" - pronounce the "r" only slightly
How do you pronounce the word worth?
British: wɜːθ (no "r" sound) North American English: wɜːrθ (with "r" sound)
How do you pronounce 'pure' in british English?
In British English, "pure" is pronounced as /pjʊə(r)/ or "pyoor."
How do you pronounce 'short' in American English?
Pretty much the same as British and Australian English, but say the "R" more.
How do you pronounce Sacoor Brothers in English?
Sacoor Brothers is English. So, "så-cūr brûthurs."
Why can't Japanese pronounce r?
Japanese language does not have the "r" sound as it is in English. Instead, they use a sound that is a mix between "r" and "l" called the alveolar tap or flap. This difference in phonetics makes it difficult for Japanese speakers to produce the distinct "r" sound in English.
How do you pronounce are you thirsty?
The words are you thirsty is pronounced as r u thur stea. Basically this is pronounced the way it is spelled. This is in English so very easy to pronounce.
What is a rhotic speaker?
A rhotic speaker is someone who pronounces the "r" sound clearly in words, especially after a vowel, as heard in accents like American English. Non-rhotic speakers, on the other hand, do not pronounce the "r" sound in certain positions, like in British English accents.
Can chinese people pronounce the letter R?
Some Chinese dialects have difficulty pronouncing the English "R" sound since it doesn't exist in their language. This results in the "R" sound being substituted with other sounds. However, there are also Chinese speakers who are able to pronounce the English "R" sound with practice.
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.
How do you pronounce όλα in English?
how do you pronounce the greek word όλα in english
