The Letter Rr
The letter R is called “ar”. It is letter 18 of the 26 letters of the alphabet.
🔊 How it sounds
R says /r/ as in rabbit. Your tongue pulls back and does not touch the roof of your mouth.
Words that start with R
👆 Tap a picture to hear the word
More R words
A sentence to practice
A red robot rides a rocket.
How many words in the sentence start with R? Say them out loud.
✏️ Two things to try
- Go on a letter hunt. Find three things around you whose names start with R, and say each one out loud.
- Say each picture word slowly and listen for the first sound. Then clap once for every part of the word.
Free tracing sheet for Rr
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