ʁ
Consonant
/ʁ/ — Voiced uvular fricative (German/French R)
Example words
| Word | French |
|---|---|
| rue | /ʁy/ |
| rire | /ʁiʁ/ |
| Paris | /paʁi/ |
| rose | /ʁoz/ |
| arbre | /aʁbʁ/ |
| route | /ʁut/ |
| mer | /mɛʁ/ |
| faire | /fɛʁ/ |
| rare | /ʁaʁ/ |
| roi | /ʁwa/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundVoiced uvular fricative (German/French R).
TongueRetract the back tongue farther back toward the uvular area. Form a narrow constriction to generate continuous, controlled friction.
LipsKeep lips neutral to lightly rounded depending on neighboring vowels.
JawKeep the jaw slightly open and stable so the channel stays consistent.
VoiceKeep vocal fold vibration on continuously and avoid dropping voicing mid-sound.
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