Pronunciation English /r/ sound Worksheet

 

Worksheet: Pronunciation of the English "r" Sound

Part 1: Identify the "r" Sound

Instructions: Identify whether the following words have the English "r" sound at the beginning, after a vowel, at the end, or in a consonant cluster. Write the corresponding letter in the brackets provided.

1. [    ]ed - Answer: (______)

2. pa[    ]k - Answer: (______)

3. lette[    ] - Answer: (______)

4. p[    ]int - Answer: (______)

5. b[    ]d - Answer: (______)

6. t[    ]ain - Answer: (______)

7. ba[    ] - Answer: (______)

8. w[    ]d - Answer: (______)

9. do[    ] - Answer: (______)

10. st[    ]ke - Answer: (______)

Part 2: Describe the Pronunciation

Instructions: Provide a brief description of how the "r" sound is pronounced in each given word.

1. "red" - Answer: ___________________________

2. "car" - Answer: ___________________________

3. "better" - Answer: _________________________

4. "train" - Answer: __________________________

5. "park" - Answer: __________________________

6. "print" - Answer: __________________________

7. "bird" - Answer: ___________________________

8. "mother" - Answer: _________________________

9. "rock" - Answer: __________________________

10. "after" - Answer: _________________________

Part 3: Pronunciation Variation

Instructions: Discuss the pronunciation variations you may encounter based on different accents or dialects. Provide examples if possible.

Answer: _______________________________________________________

Part 4: Reflection

Instructions: Reflect on your understanding of the English "r" sound and its pronunciation in different contexts. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the three main contexts in which the pronunciation of the English "r" sound can vary?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

2. How does the pronunciation of the "r" sound differ in General American accent compared to some British accents?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

3. Can you think of any other examples where the "r" sound influences the pronunciation of preceding consonants?

Answer: _______________________________________________________

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