How can I differentiate between the pronunciation of "r" and "rr"?

Answer 1

r

Tiene un sonido suave cuando va al final de una sílaba o de una palabra. Y cuando va antes de otra consonante y cuando va en medio fe dos vocales.

Ejemplos: Carlos, cuerpo, molar, hurtar, mirar, actuar, medir, comprar, alimentar, cortar, aro, era, ora, oro

r

Tiene sonido fuerte cuando se escribe al principio y cuando va después de otra consonante.

Ejemplos: Roberto, Rebeca, Rubén, río, rata, ratero, rubia, rosa...

rr

Tiene sonido fuerte cuando va doble.

Ejemplos: Resurrección, ferrocarril, carro, Morroco, barriga, guerra, correa, arrecife, honrado,

Answer 2

Here´s an exercise to help you recognize whether you are correctly pronouncing single /R/ in Spanish (when it is NOT the first letter of a word--which then makes the pronunciation equal to /RR/).

EXERCISE:

Say the English word "butter" repeatedly and at a normal speed. While doing so, pay attention to the movement and position of the tip of your tongue.

THEN, say "please" in Spanish--"Por favor"--again paying attention to the movement and position of the tip of your tongue at the end of each word "poR" and "favoR."

The /R/ at the end of each word should involve your tongue the same way as when saying "butter" in English.

You will also improve your control of /R/ and /RR/ by repeating the words pronounced in the link below AND by distinguishing the pronunciation of Spanish words: pero vs. perro and caro vs. carro.

https://123teachme.com/learn_spanish/pronunciation_r_rr

Answer 3

Phonologically, the /r/ is a tap, while the /rr/ is a trill. The /r/ is the same as some American English pronunciations of the /tt/ in 'butter' or the /d/ in 'riding'. It's a short, approximated sound. The /rr/ however, is a trill and is a longer "rolled r." We don't have this sound in English. But you can make this /rr/ sound for a long time, whereas the /r/ isn't a sound that can continue.

Answer 4

The ‘r sound is more emphasized with the double ‘rr’ spelling in English words. Ex: carry, Harry, berry, Barry, ferry, cherry, Larry, Tarry, Terry. The letter ‘r’ by itself at the beginning or in the middle of words is more (if not sometimes altogether) silent, so its accentuation is less emphasized.

Also, when at the beginning of words, ‘r’ can have two different sounds: the ‘r‘ sound that rolls off your lips, or the ‘r’ sound that comes from deeper down in your throat—similar sounding to the double ‘rr’ sound in the middle of words.

I hope this helps!

Answer 5

The "rr" always is strong.

Strong pronunciation: Hierro, arriero, arroz, arrullar, herramienta, carro

The "r" has two ways :

Soft pronunciation: Caricia, corto, caramelo, amarillo. In the middle of the word.

Strong Pronunciation: rosa. rojo, rosario, risa, etc. at de begging of the word.