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Can you say “the rippling rhythm” right?
English pronunciation: R vs W sound. In this 1943 cartoon, Elmer Fudd says every R like a W: “wythmic stwains”, “awound and awound”. Can you say it the right way? • rhythm = RIH-thum (th like in “this”) • rhythmic strains = music with a strong beat • refrain = the part of a song that repeats • rolls around = moves in circles • R tip: for W, your lips do the work. For R, your tongue does the work: lift it up and back, but don't touch the top of your mouth. Your turn: say “the rippling rhythm of the woodwinds” 3 times fast. Was it easy?
What it means
- R vs W: a 1943 cartoon challenge Can you say “the rippling rhythm” right?
- wythmic stwains rhythmic strains music with a strong beat
- awound and awound around and around rolls around = moves in circles
- rhythm = RIH-thum th like in “this”
- W: your lips do the work. R: lift your tongue up and back. Don't touch the top.
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Quick quiz
Question 1 of 2
Elmer says “awound”. What is the real word?
Question 2 of 2
How do you make the English R sound?
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