r

R
Pronunciation

/ˈra/

English Translation

The seventeenth letter of the Swahili alphabet; trilled "r" sound

Example Usage
Swahili:

"Neno hili lina herufi r inayotamkwa kwa mtikisiko."

English:

"This word contains the letter r, pronounced with a trill."

Added
October 08, 2025
Last Updated
October 08, 2025
Word ID
#20687