r
word
/ˈɑɹ/
ar
/ˈɑː/
ah
Definition
'R' is the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet. It can refer to the letter itself or be used to represent something that starts with 'R'.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized as 'R' when referring to the letter. In speech, pronounced as 'ar'. Sometimes used as an abbreviation (e.g., 'R-rated'). Not to be confused with the lowercase 'r' in math or programming.
Spanish: r (letra)Portuguese (BR): r (letra)Portuguese (PT): r (letra)Chinese (Simplified): r（字母）Chinese (Traditional): r（字母）Hindi: r (अक्षर)Arabic: ر (حرف)Bengali: আরRussian: РJapanese: アールVietnamese: RKorean: 알Turkish: RUrdu: آرIndonesian: R
Example Sentences
The word 'rabbit' starts with the letter R.
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Can you write a big R on the board?
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My name has an R in it.
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He can't pronounce the English R very well.
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Movies rated R are not for kids.
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Sometimes people say 'are' and it sounds just like the letter R.
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