I'm having a terrible time trying to pronounce "renmen" is there an easy way to do it? I end up with a heavy french r and the rest slurs together. Any advice?

Here's a link about pronouncing the "r".

http://sweetcoconuts.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-having-trouble-pronouncing-creole.html

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I'm having trouble pronouncing the creole letter 'R', do you have any tips?

I think the easiest way to learn to pronounce the Creole/French letter "R" is to:

1. Practice with repeating the English words "err" and "air"

2. Concentrate on the ending of these words: "err" and "air"

3. Constrict your throat more as you say the ending of these words: "err" or "air"

4. Open up your mouth a little bit more laterally as if you're trying to crack a fake smile when you say the ending of these words. Keep practicing that sound and try repeating the following Creole words:

rayi, rankontre, rele, repete, ri, rive 

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How exactly is the 'r' pronounced? Is it similar to the french 'r,' just not as rolled?

Yes. you're right. It's like the french 'r'. Slightly guttural.

Check out the audio clips in Lesson 1 and 3.

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