The 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 |
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Lowercase | r |
Name | ar (pronounced /ˈɑːr /) |
Common Sound | /r/ |
The Letter R: Sound
Sound: /r/
The Letter R: Multigraphs
The letter "r" can be combined with other letters, especially other consonants:
rr
"rr" sounds /r/:
pa
ca
lo
Tip!
The Letter R: Uses
The Letter "R" is an abbreviation of:
- The word "
radical " in chemistry - The word "
ratio " in mathematics - The word "
resistance " in electricity
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