R R
Let’s have a look at how to pronounce the R sound in Gaelic.
When R is not the first letter in a word and occurs next to a, o, or u, it is considered broad, and can be heard in fear (a man):
a man
a man with a camera
The broad R can also be heard in tarbh (a bull):
a bull
a big bull
When R is not the first letter in a word and occurs next to e or i, it is considered slender, and can be heard in oir (an edge):
an edge
a coast
The slender R can also be heard in airgead (money/silver):
money / silver
silver and gold