>>>>I the words "je crois" the 'r' is clearly not pronounced (to my ears). Is this a rule that the 'r' in this position of a word is never pronounced? Or an exception?
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>>>It is pronounced.
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>>I must have something wrong with my ears. Because on the CDs that I listen to French lessons, I could never hear it.
>>Thank you.
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>Me too, man. I never heard an english speakers "r" letters like your french story... :)
Depends on the region. In New York, the 'r' is quite pronounced. Whereas in Boston, where I live, it varies.
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