bossy r

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What does bossy r mean?

The letter r (in certain English words, such as bird and sort) that modifies the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

How to pronounce bossy r

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “bossy r”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “bossy r”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “bossy r” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.