Rolled/Trilled 'R' Resources
Rolled/Trilled ‘R’ Resources
Twin Mask: Efven”thal
November 28, 2023
Fawn Quinn
Rolled/Trilled ‘R’ Resources
Over 2000 languages in the world speak with a rolled [or Trilled] ‘R’. Languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Arabic, Romanian, Greek, and more!~ Rolled ‘R’ refers to a consonant sound pronounced with a vibrating tongue (wiki). It is produced by pushing directional air over the tongue so that it vibrates. This vibration usually occurs in the mouth's alveolar area (that ridgy fleshy bit right behind the teeth, here and here(green section!) is an anatomical drawing for visuals).
Rolling your ‘R’s is NOT something you are born with! It is a skill that is learned and developed! You probably can vibrate your tongue already and not even know it! (Example: Saying “butter” or “put it out!” really fast, you might notice your tongue taps when quickly saying the ‘t’s. It’s the same motion!~)
Do I have to learn how to roll my ‘R’s to speak the Effendal Language? No! This is a game and a fake language with a real structure and it’s supposed to be fun! I am just offering resources for people who wish to build the skill. It adds flavour to the fantasy element of the language. This language has rolled ‘R’s due to its base natlangs. Rolling your ‘R’s is fun to learn and it’s a cool skill you can develop to help you if you ever want to learn a natlang like Spanish or Italian!
This is a fantasy world with a fantasy language. What better way to learn how to practice rolling your ‘r’s than with something like that?!~ Please know that it is okay to not roll your ‘r’s for this fake language! This is supposed to be fun and immersive!~ I, the conlanger, will always try to encourage you to keep practicing and do your best, but my main, overall desire for this language is for you to have fun and a great roleplay experience!
Articles:
Learn to Roll Your Rs! - A Step-by-Step Beginner’s Guide to the Alveolar Trill
Not sure about ‘easy’, but I recommend Strategy #3, 4, 5.
WikiHow Article. Not everyone likes them. However, after reading this article it does give a helpful breakdown with the “t” and “d” method.
Videos:
How to Roll Your R’s, Step-by-Step [Spanish Pronunciation]
A great video that breaks down the ‘r’ in Spanish. Discussing both the tap/flap ‘r’ and the trilled/rolled ‘r’. Also discusses what you might be doing wrong and causing challenges in your rolled ‘r’ journey.
How to Roll Your Rs [Tongue Trill for Spanish]
The main focus is in Spanish, but a pretty helpful video and the importance of a rolled ‘R’ within the Spanish language.
The Ultimate Guide to Pronouncing the Spanish Rolled R | Super Easy Spanish 76
An entertaining video of Spanish speakers, including those who can’t roll their ‘r’s! Giving an in depth description of the sound of the Spanish ‘R’ which has both a flapped ‘r’, and trilled ‘r’. Recommend Timestamps 6:20
How To Roll Your R’s INSTANTLY
A weird and funny video but their technique isn’t incorrect.
The best trilled [r] video yet!
The most ridiculous and yet in-depth video of the trilled ‘R’. It shows where the sound is made in the mouth and provides helpful comparisons. Not sure of the helpfulness of this one, but shows you what your mouth is doing.