Letty/ɛr/as in “air”
Vowel
How to pronounce /ɛr/ in English
The /ɛr/ sound is an R-Colored vowel made by blending the /ɛ/ and /r/ sounds together.
Jaw
First, open your mouth partially for the /ɛ/ sound. Then close it a little for the /r/.
Tongue
First, place your tongue just below midline and push it forward for the /ɛ/ sound. Then raise the tip of your tongue towards the ridge behind your upper front teeth and curl it back for the /r/.
Lips
First, slightly stretch your lips for the /ɛ/ sound. Then round them for the /r/.
Example words
- air
- care
- bear
- share
- where
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