R + L Exercises: American English Pronunciation

[kramschoolkid]

Why is the 'r' upside down? What is the difference in the pronunciation of an 'r' the right way up?

[rachelsenglish]

@kramschoolkid [ɹ] is the International Phonetic Alphabet for the American R. I don't know why the group chose that symbol, but there are several other R-like sounds in other languages, and they all have a different symbol. Just like, why is [ʃ] the symbol of SH? Or [ð] and [θ] for TH? I'm sure they had reasons when making up the IPA!

[sahar427]

Thanks your very good to teach .

[potentperson]

Good god woman, I love you. You're such an amazing resource! ...and god bless youtube while we're on the subject

[rachelsenglish]

@potentperson Thanks! Your channel is cool. Wish I could dance like that!

[trezfor]

can u send me Somme video of pronunciation at trezfor@yahoo.fr

[trezfor]

hi Rachel i love yr voice and how u pronounce all words but how i can get all your lessons

[rachelsenglish]

@trezfor Currently the only way to see them is view them online, but I'm working on a set of DVDs!

Best,

Rachel

[qccewu]

it's really great lesson, thank you

[peeyaki]

nice !!!

thank you Rachel for doing this

[Lordbaldurs]

rrrrrrrr

[crazyannie100]

thanks rachel!!! (^_^) ---- from the philippines

[sweetscorpious]

could you help me please.. i wonder if you... could ..write that you say (subtitles in english or spanish... please)

i understand you only 75 %

[rachelsenglish]

@sweetscorpious Follow the link to the transcript ... then use an online translator for any language!

Best,

Rachel

[paticoeci]

oh nicee!! thanks! :)