Keep in mind, however, that the “R” in French isn’t exactly<\/em> the same as these sounds\u2014that’s why it’s just an approximation.<\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n Whether you speak another language or not, eventually you’ll want to step out of your comfort zone and start pronouncing the “R” exactly how it is in French.<\/p>\n There’s actually quite an easy way to do it\u2014and it starts by basing it off the “K” sound in English!<\/strong><\/p>\n The process is simple.<\/p>\n Remember those times when you were sick with a head cold? You’d probably try to clear the back of your throat by\u00a0horking the mucus (snorting the gunk up from the back of the throat) and then spitting it out.<\/p>\n As nasty as it sounds, that horking is the place where the “R” in French gets created.<\/p>\n But wait! Don’t go around spitting everywhere!<\/p>\n Aim for a softer sound than horking.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try to get more of a steady vibration instead of a violent hack.<\/p>\n If this is too gross for you, you can also use snoring as a baseline for the sound.<\/strong><\/p>\n You’ve now learned how to pronounce “R” in Standard French\u2014the most commonly taught dialect of French and the one you’re most likely to hear in mass media and major cities like Paris<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your point of view), there’s more than one way to pronounce the French “R” sound depending on the dialect or accent you’re using.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n For example:<\/p>\n So why is this relevant to you when you’re likely studying Standard French pronunciation? Well, if you can’t pronounce “R” the way most native French speakers do,\u00a0you can always adopt a regional accent!<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that we know how to pronounce the “R” in French, let’s look at some words that use it.\u00a0<\/p>\n Note that the “R” at the end of words ending in er <\/em>isn’t pronounced. This er<\/em> ending is pronounced as the ay<\/em> in the English word “may.”<\/p>\n\n\n
2. The “K” Method<\/h3>\n
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3. The Icky Method<\/h3>\n
How to Pronounce “R” in French Dialects<\/h2>\n
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Words with the French “R” Sound<\/h2>\n
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