The R sound in British and American English

Learn how we pronounce different R sounds in British and American English. Jay has a rhotic accent and Vicki has a non-rhotic accent. You'll hear how that affects our pronunciation of R before consonants and at the end of words. We'll help you recognize the pronunciation differences and also share some tips for making perfect R sounds in both British and American English.
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[Englishwithjennifer]

Jay: Erotic R sounds?
LOL You guys are hilarious. Thank you for addressing this topic in such an engaging way. Your explanation is very clear and the illustrations are very helpful. I'll share this one on FB. :) Thanks again!

[daniel_-]

I'm french, so i learnt british english at school. This is why it's easier for me to understand Vickie than Jay. In my opinion, Vickie's pronunciation is perfect. With the years, I have travelled a lot (australia, South Africa) and my brain recorded new pronunciations close to Jay. My english speaking is now a Mix of different pronunciations. Lol

[SimplyStreetEnglish]

Never even realised this before! We drop that R sound!

[tamekagriffin-ferebee]

Cutest couple ever! I love to see couples that find love "across the pond"!

[feminaesapienti]

I could be hearing you hours and hours... You speak clearly and you make of teaching English and learning it the nicest task. Congratulations!

[ricardosanchez]

This two deserve their own tv channel teaching pronunciation and making sketches . They're funny and understandable but the best is that sometimes I see them talking about things in pronunciation that I dont find in another place.
Great videos

[veliskod]

I prefer British accent. But frankly, American English is more understandable. Thanks for the video.

[lucyenglishinstructor]

I really loved this video (as always!) You two are incredible guys! Thanks a lot! Xoxoxo

[CaitlinKoi]

Oh my god they are both precious and informative, it's like an educational version of sundays with your grandparents

[Candy_Dies]

I am happy that i find your channel. You are so positive and kind people :)

[thecowardlyheroo]

Who else has been binging these videos? They're so interesting and even though I am a native English speaker, I've found that they help me to tremendously improve my English! Thank you! ☺️

[mschanandlerbong]

Thank you for your useful pronunciation videos!

[notafrogMC]

I don't know why I watch these even though I'm English. Your videos are really entertaining.

[aparecidoferreiravais]

Hi Vicki Hi Jay it's a pleasure to watch your videos they are very useful thanks a lot
I hope you have a great weekend

[oyunmaa]

I like your's lessons 😍 thank you so much

[Alison]

Great timing on this video; it just popped up in my recommendations! I live in Boston and was trying to explain this to someone. Although the joke is that no one pronounces their Rs here, to me it just has a different but distinct sound.

[sergeyskorbilin]

You are so nice and smiley! I was very pleased to watch the video! Thank you! :)

[Cricriton]

Interesting video, and you are right, "R" sound is the most difficult consonant to pronounce. It gets on my nerves.... Thanks for the video. As a Peruvian student, your "R" sound is completely different from my Spanish "R" sound. Useful video, love you so much.... Congratulations.

[marthaokaforenglishclass]

Thank you for your interesting teaching on robotic and non-robotic. I love you both.

[JANWS]

Thanks for your class. From Bogota-Colombia.