rolled r
Spanish consonant technique
A rolled r is a consonant sound produced by vibrating the tongue rapidly against the roof of the mouth, common in Spanish, Italian, Scottish English, and many other languages.
English speakers often struggle to produce it: I've been practicing my rolled r's for Spanish class.
Also called a trilled r.
- trillRapid pitch oscillation
- alveolarOf tooth sockets
- tongue tipForemost oral muscle point
- SpanishLanguage of Iberia
- ItalianOf or from Rome's country
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- rolled overRotated to another side
- rolled upWound into a tube
- rolled outReleased for widespread use
- rolled with the punchesCoped with difficulties flexibly
- rolled eyes
- rolled the diceAccepted uncertain outcome