Tough sounds r-
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The [[The "r" sound|Mandarin "r" sound] is an all-new sound for English-speakers, and it definitely requires practice. Using the English "r" sound (whether American or British variety) isn't going to cut it! Practice the following words and phrases to be sure that you've got a good handle on these tough sounds.
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Pronunciation Tips for r- (A2)
Tough Sound Words: r- (A2)
The words in the following table are designed to give you a good pronunciation workout. Practice them on your own and practice them with your teacher.
| Audio | Chinese | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 热 | rè | hot | |
| 肉 | ròu | meat, flesh | |
| 让 | ràng | to let/make/have (someone do something) | |
| 日本 | Rìběn | Japan | |
| 日期 | rìqī | date | |
| 然后 | ránhòu | and then | |
| 当然 | dāngrán | of course, naturally | |
| 认识 | rènshi | to know (a person) | |
| 如果 | rúguǒ | if | |
| 容易 | róngyì | easy |
Tough Sound Video Practice: r- (A2)
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