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Pinyin · ri
How to pronounce “ri”
ri is a Mandarin syllable. Listen to its tones, learn how each sound is made, then say it into your microphone to check your pronunciation.
The tones of ri
Sound by sound
Initialr
like the 'r' in 'run', tongue curled back, with a slight buzz.
Finali
this 'i' is not 'ee': hold the consonant with the tongue curled back, close to an 'r'.
Tonesrì
Tone 4 · falls sharply from high to low, like 'No!'
Words with ri
Practice ri
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