English: How to Pronounce R [_] Consonant: American Accent

The video tutorial focuses on teaching the R consonant sound in American English, which is considered one of the hardest sounds. It explains two methods to produce the sound: pulling the tongue back and up, and flipping the tongue tip up. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of lip position and minimal jaw drop. It provides practice tips and example words to help learners master the sound. The video concludes with a summary of the techniques and encourages practice.

What makes the American R sound different from the R sound in many other languages?

• It is made by bouncing the tongue against the roof of the mouth.

• It is a voiceless consonant.

• It can be held out for a longer duration.

• It is similar to the T or D sound between vowels.

In the first method of making the R sound, what is the desired shape of the tongue?

• Fatter and thicker

• Long and skinny

• Flat and wide

• Curled and pointed

What is a common mistake non-native speakers make when using the second method to produce the R sound?

• Making the lips too tight

• Using the back of the tongue

• Dropping the jaw too much

• Not flaring the lips enough

When practicing the R sound, what should you focus on?

• Maintaining a tight lip circle

• Minimizing jaw drop and focusing on tongue and lip position

• Keeping the tongue flat

• Dropping the jaw significantly

How should the lips be positioned when the R sound is at the beginning of a word?

• Tight and circular

• Relaxed and open

• Flat and wide

• Pointed and narrow

What is the recommended practice duration for holding out the R sound?

• 1-2 seconds

• 3-4 seconds

• 5-10 seconds

• 15-20 seconds

Which of the following words is used as an example to practice the R sound?

• Run

• Rest

• Rope

• Ring