R vs. W Sounds - American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial covers the differences between the R and W consonant sounds, focusing on pronunciation challenges and tongue positioning. It provides detailed explanations on how the tongue should be positioned for each sound and offers practical tips for mastering the R sound, especially in word clusters. A list of R consonant clusters is provided for practice. The tutorial concludes with suggestions for further learning through Rachel's English resources.

What is a common mistake people make with the R consonant sound?

• Substituting it with the S consonant

• Substituting it with the L consonant

• Substituting it with the TH consonant

• Substituting it with the AW consonant

How do the lips behave for both R and W consonant sounds?

• The lips are stretched wide

• The lips are rounded

• The lips are pressed together

• The lips are relaxed

Where should the back part of the tongue stretch for the R consonant?

• Towards the bottom of the mouth

• Towards the middle part of the roof of the mouth

• Towards the back of the throat

• Towards the front teeth

What is the key to correctly pronouncing R consonant clusters?

• Keeping the tongue flat

• Ensuring the tongue pulls back and up

• Relaxing the tongue completely

• Speeding up the pronunciation

Which of the following is an example of an R consonant cluster?

• FL

• BL

• TR

• SP