Prononciation française - la lettre R
The French letter R is one of the two most difficult sounds in French for most people. (U is the other one)
The R is a kind of raspy sound pronounced in the back of the throat. Listen.
There is no equivalent sound in English, so for this letter more than any other is is essential to get help from a native French speaker.
In the meantime, take a look at step-by-step instructions on how to pronounce the French r.
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