>>Just to back up Michel. The "r" is heard.
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>I think you are making an assumption here, for which there is no guarantee. The intent to pronounce it is obviously there (or you and Michel may be fooling poor Dmitry). The actual pronunciation is probably performed. You can't guarantee that it will be heard. Note the case at hand.
You are correct and making a good point. If I ever learn enough to talk to a french and he/she complains that I don't have a french pronunciation, I will tell them "my pronunciation is there; you just don't hear it" :)
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