Pronunciation: Consonant Clusters with "R" and "L"

In Phrases

pay a flat fee gloom and doom grease and grime

freedom of the press mixed fruit float a barroom brawl

blessed are the peacemakers tried and true freeze-dried coffee

Crystal Blue Persuasion the bluegrass state The Black Plague

cleanliness is next to godliness Greek fraternity bride and groom

black and blue bruise a crank call go against the grain

A man, a plan, a canal: Panama ice cream cone fat-free food

Sentences

Blake praises Faye's faces.

Please clean up the pink drink.

Is it true that Drew won a trip for two to the zoo?

The slow snowfall showed no signs of hope.

Trent's topic was tropical flowers.

The present was a pleasant surprise.

What flavour of ice cream do you prefer?

Mr. Clifford frankly clarified his position.

Pronunciation: The "R" Sound

Minimal Pairs

ray lay way fire file marrow mellow

reed lead weed steer steel crew clue

rain lain wane tear teal bereave believe

rash lash trier trial berated belated

rind wind pyre pile

rest lest

Challenging Words

rhyme ear wary retrieving

care ire ritual irrelevant

rail wire ogre relentless

rare flare peril rollover

roar hair wristwatch labyrinth

roll arrow infringe occurrence

war really rowing

strip heirloom

In Phrases

rest and relaxation not a care in the world violent behaviour

live and let live a calendar girl all's well that ends well

without rhyme or
road rage twenty-seventh
reason

get your wires crossed rest assured anniversary

random access
101 West Redwood Road liven up
memory
road rally verifiable evidence wide variety

Dialogue

A: What's wrong?

B: Nothing. Just rehearsing my lines.

A: What for? Are you performing in a play?

B: It's called "The Grapes of Wrath."

A: Never heard of it.

B: Really? It's the most popular play around.

A: Are you memorizing or just trying to remember?

B: I'm trying to concentrate.

B: Sorry.

Oral Reading

Dear Laura:

You're probably wondering why I'm writing this letter so hurriedly. My trip to Europe has been a real

treasure. Yesterday, I boarded a train for the southern area of Germany. Ever since we crossed the

Rhine River, it's been a series of rolling hills and breath-taking views. The Bavarian Forest is right out

of a fairy tale. Tomorrow we head for Switzerland. Can't wait for the roller coaster journey across the

Alps. Well, I'd better get this card in the mail. See you in Ireland!

Sincerely yours,

Roland