Update Date: July 21, 2024
Welcome to another chapter in our series of unraveling the intricacies of the Farsi alphabet. Today, our focus turns to the letter R in Farsi (ر) also known as “re.” The letter “ر” (Re) is the 12th letter of the Persian alphabet. It is an important letter and is pronounced like the English letter “R”. In this post, we will learn how to write and pronounce the letter “ر” in Farsi.
Writing letter R in Farsi “ر” is simple. It looks like a small curve that bends to the left. This letter does not connect to the letter after it, so it always stands alone at the end of a word.
To pronounce “ر”, think of the “r” sound in the English words “red” or “rose”. It is a clear and rolling sound that is easy to make.
Learning the letter R in Farsi “ر” is a useful step in learning Farsi. It will help you read and write many common Persian words. Keep reading this post to see examples of words with “ر” and to practice writing and pronouncing this important letter. We hope you enjoy learning and find it helpful. Stay with us to explore more about the letter “ر” and to improve your Farsi skills!
Types of Letter R in Farsi- ر
Letter R in Farsi is not pronounced the same way it is pronounced in the English language; indeed, you must put the tip of your tongue behind the upper teeth and pronounce letter R in Farsi. This letter is pronounced Re and has only one shape and sometimes it attaches to the letter before it but never joins the next letter.
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Letter R in Farsi- ر
One unique feature of letter R in Farsi “ر” is that it can attach to the letters before it, but it never connects to the letters after it. This means it always stands alone at the end of a word or in the middle when followed by another letter.
You can see “ر” in many Persian words, such as بُرد (bord – win), دَر (dar – door), پَر (par – feather), تَر (tar – wet), آرد (ard – flour), رَد (rad – rejection), باربَر (bārbar – porter), دَربار (darbār – court), تَب دار (tab dār – feverish), آب دار (ab dār – juicy), بَرابَر (barābar – equal), تار (tār – string), بَرادَر (barādar – brother), and رادار (rādār – radar).
Practice Time
Please write the following words in your notebook, continue practicing until you master them:
………..:د
……….:بُرد
………..:دَر
…………:پَر
………..:تَر
……….:آرد
……….:رَد
………:باربَر
………:دَربار
……..:تَب دار
………:آب دار
………..:بَرابَر
…………..:تار
…………:بَرادَر
………..:رادار
Can you write more Farsi words that include letter R? If yes, let us know please.
Continue Your Journey with Letter R in Farsi (ر)
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to write and pronounce the letter R in Farsi “ر” (Re). Understanding this letter, which can connect to the letters before it but stands alone after, is a crucial step in mastering Farsi. You’ve seen how it appears in many common Persian words and have practiced its unique form.
This lesson is now complete, but your journey in learning the Persian alphabet continues. Keep practicing the letter “ر” to become more comfortable with its usage. Remember, consistent practice is the key to fluency.
We invite you to follow our free lessons on the Persian alphabet to further enhance your skills. The GetBookOnline.com comprehensive guides will help you master each letter with ease. If you have any questions about the letter “ر” or need an online Persian teacher to assist you in learning Farsi, don’t hesitate to contact us. Keep up the excellent work, and enjoy your learning journey!