initial /r/ words

initial /r/ soundsr -can be called the ‘ambulance’ or ‘fire engine’ sound. Pull your tongue back slightly. Tongue tip up slightly. Sides of tongue touch the top teeth.Turn your voice on. Be careful not to allow your lips to form a ‘w’ or round in front.

say: r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-ran ambulance or fire engine sound

rag

ram

roach

rice

ring

roast

roof

rope

rust

wrist

rain

write

rest

reach

read

rinse

roll

rub

run

wrap

initial /r/ words

• rag• ram• roach• rice• ring• roast• roof• rope• rust• wrist

• rain• write• rest• reach• read• rinse• roll• rub• run• wrap

initial /r/ sentences

• The metal will rust if you leave it in the rain.• The girl sprained her right wrist when she fell.• Rain will cause the iron to rust. • Write the rest of your letters on the line.• Let the cows rest in the hay. • Can you reach the Raid on the top shelf?• Will you read the rest of the book to me?• Rinse the soap off the dishes, please.

initial /r/ sentences

• The red rag is the one I use.• The ram ran across the road.• I think roaches are really, really yucky!• Are the rice and beans ready to eat.• The ruby ring will not fit. • Roast the ribs on the grill.• We will stay at the Red Roof Inn.• Wrap the rope around the pipe.

initial /r/ sentences

• Roll the red and blue balls to the tots.

• Rub the chalk off the board.

• Run the race as fast as you can.

• Wrap the gift with red and green wrapping paper.