Where should your tongue be when saying r?

To make the R sound, the tip of the tongue is down while the back/mid part of the tongue raises. The back/mid part of the tongue presses against the insides of the top teeth. So, to make the L sound, the tongue tip is up and forward, and to make the R sound it is down and further back.

How do you cue the R sound?

Verbal cues Begin by saying a long “eee” for your child. Hold it for a few seconds, to show that the sound continues. Gradually combine it with the /r/ sound, “eeee-rrrr”. Your child should be able to turn the /e/ sound into the /r/ sound this way.

How do I get my child to say the th sound?

Try having your child say “zzzzz” first, and direct them to move their tongue gradually forward to the front of their teeth. This will help stimulate the voiced /th/ sound!

At what age should a child be able to say the th sound?

A child should be able to say the voiceless “TH” sound sometime between 4.5 – 7 years old, and the voiced “TH” sound between 5 – 8 years old. While acquisition of this speech sound may come later for some kids, it’s wise to monitor any speech errors before a child goes to kindergarten.

How do you explain an R placement?

In the placement phase, the child simply navigates to two sets of bumps. These bumps, placed right behind the upper front teeth, cue the correct starting position for /r/. Once the tongue is in place, the movement phase can begin. Here, the child simply unrolls the coil with his tongue.

Why is the R sound so difficult?

The “R” sound is hard for some children because it is difficult to see the tongue when you say it and it is hard to explain to a child how to make it. Notice how the “R” sound looks and feels different as you say each word. In horn and cover, the “R” sound is different because of the vowels next to it.

How do you practice th pronouncing?

To make the voiced and unvoiced TH sounds, place the tip of your tongue between your top and bottom teeth. It should not stick out very far. Then blow air through the space between your tongue and your top teeth. You also blow air through the top teeth.