how to pronounce r
/ˈɑːɹ/
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the above transcription of r is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
r is pronounced in one syllable
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video examples of r pronunciation
An example use of r in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… a lot of r i wouldn't say a lot but …”
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