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Understanding the Pronunciation of the French 'R' in Restaurant

This guide delves into the unique sound of the French letter 'R', specifically in the context of the word "restaurant." It explores how to produce this consonant by raising the back of your tongue close to the throat to create a gargling sound, akin to the Scottish 'ch'. Learn the distinction between voiced and unvoiced sounds, and understand pronunciation variations in different contexts, such as final 'R' sounds in various verbs. Perfect for learners eager to master French pronunciation nuances.

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Understanding the Pronunciation of the French 'R' in Restaurant

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  1. RESTAURANT

  2. RR is a consonant To make the Sound Raise the back of your tongue close to the back of the throat and make a gargling sound. The sound is made with the vocal cords • [R]

  3. [R]: Restaurant • It is not really a rolled sound • Gargled sound like the ch is Scottish loch • The Scottish ch sound is not voiced like the French r • Radio • Réserver • Riche

  4. [R]: Restaurant • It keeps the same quality in the middle of words • Restaurant • Sourire • Vendre • A final r is normally pronounced • Car (because) • Hiver (winter) • Sur (on) • Sortir (to go out)

  5. [R]: Restaurant EXCEPTION • The final R is not sounded at the end of er verbs • Parler (to speak) • Manger(to eat) • In –ier endings: • premier (first), • Janvier(January) • Papier(paper)

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