LoginThe Letter R
In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter R. It is the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.
R is the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet. It is also a consonant.
Consonants are the letters that are produced by stopping the letter from flowing easily.
| Uppercase Form | R |
|---|---|
| Lowercase | r |
| Name | ar (pronounced /ˈɑːr /) |
| Common Sound | /r/ |
The Letter R: Sound
Sound: /r/
'R' sounds /r/:
se
The Letter R: Multigraphs
The letter 'r' can be combined with other letters, especially other consonants:
rr
'rr' sounds /r/:
pa
ca
lo
wr
'wr' sounds /r/, in other words, 'w' is silent:
rh
'rh' sounds /r/, so 'h' is silent:
Tip!
The letter 'r' after some vowels like 'u' and 'i' in American English sounds /ɝː/:
sh
m
The Letter R: Uses
The Letter R is an abbreviation of:
• The word
• The word
• The word
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