In this American English pronunciation lesson you will learn how to say girl and world as we work through those tricky R-L sound combinations!

Key Takeaways:

  1. Any time you encounter a tough word, break it down one sound at a time.
  2. Move through the sounds in slow motion until you get the hang of it.
  3. Get the tongue into position for /әr/, with the sides of the tongue pressing against the inside of your top molars, as you pronounce the preceding consonant sound.

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