Spanish pronunciation: Vibrantes - /r/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for vibrantes - /r/.

Quick tip

Tap or trill the tip of your tongue against the alveolar ridge.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• perro

• carro

• tierra

• cerrar

• arroz

Minimal pairs

• caro / carro
• pero / perro
• coro / corro
• para / parra
• mira / mirra

How to produce this sound

This is a rolled 'r' sound, made by vibrating the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth. English does not have this sound. Try to imitate the sound of a purring cat.

Common mix-ups

• caro / carro
• pero / perro
• coro / corro
• para / parra
• mira / mirra

Closest comparison

perro, carro, tierra, cerrar, arroz