How to roll the Spanish "rr" (Tips, Suggestions)?
Rolling the Spanish double or single 'r' is one of the most difficult sounds to make for me. Does anyone have any tips how I can master this sound? Also, if you are one of the ones that struggled with learning how to roll the Spanish r at first and then finally got it, how long did it take you to master this skill?
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Hi and welcome to the forum. You can try a search by putting "How to roll rr's in the search bar". Here is a great link to a previous question,
Well, what usually gets me through Spanish is the just extend the single "r" sound. It is not good, but it gets me through learning Spanish.
Also, I use something called my "vocal fry". That is when you make a sound like a "creek". I did a bit of vocal training before I decided that singing was not for me before, so I know about that. Vocal fry has debate on whether it is a register, but it gives you an upper edge in trying to roll your rr's if you are not good at it. You have to sound low first. The problem with this method is that you have to sound low and make the rr come more from the throat. But it is even better.
Also, try vibrating your tongue.like a bee or fly. That is the best I can make out on rr's.
But if you want more, youtube, ehow, and other sources are a good place to start.
Good luck!
HI syn, welcome to the forum
Please make a search on the forum, this questions has been asked many times before
I see you're from WI (or, well, America) so, if your accent isn't too different from mine (or a good portion of the US), you probably already make the trill ('rr') sound when you say words like butter, utter, cuddle, muddle, etc... If so, all you have to learn to do is extend the length of time you can make that sound, which will take practice. Hope this helps some. Buena suerte!
