Additional information Learners have difficulty making the 9 distinction between /r/and /in the 8 4. 765 English language.They many substitute /for /r/or /w/as in“we”so that“rip”sounds like“lip”,and“ride” sounds like“wide”.It is very important for Chinese learners to be made aware of the articulators when producing /r/. Additional information ◼ Learners have difficulty making the distinction between /r/ and /l/ in the English language. They many substitute /l/ for /r/ or /w/ as in “we” so that “rip” sounds like “lip”, and “ride” sounds like “wide”. It is very important for Chinese learners to be made aware of the articulators when producing /r/