You’ll get an English pronunciation lesson for advanced students in this video. You’ll learn the pronunciation of words containing R and L—two of the most difficult sounds in the English language. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
This collection of videos relates to the pronunciation of the R [ɹ] sound.
How to make the R [ɹ] Consonant
Learn the Sounds of American English! This video covers the R [ɹ] Consonant. Perfect your American Accent! Buy the whole set of videos, the Sounds of American English, here: https://rachelsenglish.com/sounds YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce AIR words: care, share, fair, etc
Words with EH+R are harder to pronounce than you would think. This video helps you understand what changes in the EH vowel when it’s followed by R. Want to learn more about R-controlled vowels? Check out the whole video by joining … [Read more...]
BR Consonant Cluster
Learn how to make the BR consonant cluster (also called a consonant blend) and get a handle on words like bring, break, broken, brass, brother. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
Relaxing Around the R Sound
The R sound is one of the hardest sounds in American English. Practice these exercises to relax around the R and speak effortlessly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pXP91ldPo Video Text: In this … [Read more...]
Syllabic Consonants
A Syllabic Consonant is a consonant that replaces the vowel [ə] in a syllable. They make it possible to make some short syllables shorter and simpler. Learn about the four syllabic consonants and how to make them. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce GIRL
Learn how to pronounce a very challenging word: Girl! Learn how the make the R and the Dark L together. The SHAPE, or intonation, of the voice is very important. It will help you make these sounds naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
R vs. W Sounds
These two consonant sounds can be tricky. The difference is in the tongue position – you have to pull the tongue back and up for the R! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWlQur5g5s Video Text: In … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce the TR Consonant Cluster
I’ve noticed that some students change the T to a CH in this cluster – great, many Americans do that too! But the problem is that some will drop the R. We can’t do that. Learn the right way to make this tough consonant cluster. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce -er Endings
How should you pronounce words that end in –er? Correct stress is as important as correct sounds. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYp9Sv6RJU0 Video Text: In this American English pronunciation … [Read more...]
Holding out the R in Clusters
When working with a difficult sound like R, it’s always a good idea to hold it out to solidify your understanding of the mouth position. Work on holding out your R while practicing clusters. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
English: How to Pronounce R [ɹ] Consonant
This consonant is probably the hardest sound in American English! You’ll get a better idea of how to make this sound by looking at the tongue position in illustrations and studying up close, slow motion speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]