English· consonant

How to pronounce the English 'r'

The tongue curls back or bunches up in the middle of the mouth and touches nothing at all, while the lips round a little.

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English words with English 'r'

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forarefromoryourmoreweretheirthereherotherourafterverywhereherereallyrightyearbefore

In a sentence

  • Return home and give the four gold pieces you have left to your poor old father who is weeping because he has not seen you for many a day.”

    return

  • I’m glad you think he is only beginning to care for me.

    care

  • I have been an obstinate old fool, and I suppose I have treated you badly.

    are

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