Why is it so difficult for me to pronounce the Spanish "r" in primo, but not for others like tres? JHedzWorlD

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By Richard Holt® @ JHedzWorlD

I can pronounce the spanish R correctly for a lot of words, but if you stick a P in front of it, I am baffled.

Any tips on why Primo, and other certain consonants, are so hard?

Answer by Hamburger
The difference between your mouth forming a “p” sound and the Spanish “r” sound is considerably greater than shifting from a “t” to an “r”. It’s sort of like the difference between making a basket from half-court, and making one from the free-throw line. Because your tongue doesn’t have as far to go between “t” and “r,” the shift is easier and therefore you accomplish it more effectively.

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