Re: IPA / SAMPA question

En réponse à Robert B Wilson <han_solo55@...>:

>
> The pronunciation guide in my spanish dictionary uses IPA and it has
> [r]
> and [rr].  i think [rr] is the same as [r:].
>
Are you sure? Because those descriptions don't correspond at all to what
Spanish people pronounce. As I said, the single |r| is usually [4], i.e. a
single flap (but can represent [r] at the beginning of a word) and the double
|rr| is always [r], i.e. a trill, or various flaps. Your dictionary must use
its own system with which [r] represents a single flap. In that case
representing trills with [rr] is a good enough approximation. Pronounce Spanish
words with [r:] and you'll get all Spanish people around fall of their chair
from laughter (I know that from experience!! :)) ).

Christophe.

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