Tough sounds r-

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The 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.

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
hot
ròu meat, flesh
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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