Accent Error Patterns: Using a front R instead of a back R
How to Correct This: Make sure you can feel and make a back American R - use resources (below) to work on the basics.
Practice Steps: Build your R sound by itself, then in syllables, then common words, then repeated phrases.
Common words: red right ready run row rest remember really read write
Repeated phrases:
right ______ (now, away, there, and wrong)
really_____ (good, busy, happy, friendly, smart, helpful)
Resources: American R playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJXFLCasjYl7_EMlyFP4LVsta6LQ6z6SW
Website Practice: https://www.speechmodification.com/free/30-day-accent-challenge-day-6
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