Mastering the American Accent » The /dʒr/ Sound: dr

The /dʒr/ Sound: dr

When d is followed by an r, the /d/ sound changes and becomes an almost /dʒ/ sound.

Practice Words

  1. drink
  2. children
  3. drop
  4. address
  5. dream
  6. cathedral
  7. drama
  8. hundred
  9. syndrome
  10. laundry

Practice Dialogues for tr and dr

  1. a. Why do you travel by train?
    b. Because the traffic is so dreadful.
  2. a. What did Sandra tell the attorney?
    b. She told him the truth about the drugs.
  3. a. Have you traveled to Turkey?
    b. Yes, that country has some interesting traditions.
  4. a. I told him a hundred times not to drink and drive.
    b. I’m sure he’ll try to stay out of trouble.
    a. To tell you the truth, I am drained from all this drama.

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