Final R Words for Speech Therapy

Final R Words are words that end with the /R/ sound, such as bear, car, and chair. This list has 20 final-position R words for speech therapy practice, and most children master the /R/ sound by age 6-7.

R words at the end: bear, car, chair, deer, door, ear, far, fire, floor, four — plus 10 more below. Final position is where many children drop the sound altogether, so it is worth practicing on its own.

Words:20
Position:Final

Final R Words — Full List (20 Words)

Every word below ends with the /R/ sound. Work through five at a time rather than the whole list in one sitting.

bearcarchairdeerdoorearfarfirefloorfourhairjarnearstarstorestairtigerwaterguitardinosaur
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How to Practice Final R Words at Home

Strategies for practicing the /R/ sound at the end of words.

1

Have your child hold the /R/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position.

2

Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...R" then "bear".

3

Many children drop the final sound in words. Encourage your child to "finish" every word by exaggerating the ending.

4

Play a sorting game: show your child pictures and have them sort words that end with the /R/ sound versus words that do not.

5

Use rhyming words to reinforce the /R/ ending sound pattern.

Practice Sentences with Final R Words

Read these sentences aloud. Words with the /R/ sound in final position are highlighted.

Roger rode his racing car to the river.

The roaring bear ran through the rainy forest.

Our four friends raced around the park after recess.

Final R Words — Frequently Asked Questions

What are examples of R words in the final position?
This page lists 20 R words that end with the /R/ sound, including bear, car, chair, deer, door, ear, far, fire, floor, four.
What age should a child master the R sound?
Most children master the /R/ sound by age 6-7. It is one of the last sounds to develop and the most commonly misarticulated sound in English. Some children may not fully master all /R/ variations (vocalic R) until age 8.
How do you make the R sound?
Curl the tip of your tongue slightly back and up toward the roof of your mouth without touching it. The sides of your tongue should press against your upper back teeth. Your lips should be slightly rounded. Turn your voice on and let the air flow over the tongue. Think of a gentle growl sound.
What are common R sound errors?
The most common /R/ errors are: Substituting /W/ for /R/ (e.g., "wabbit" for "rabbit"); Distorting the /R/ so it sounds mushy or unclear; Substituting /L/ for /R/ (e.g., "led" for "red"); Omitting the /R/ sound entirely in words; Difficulty with vocalic R (ar, er, ir, or, air, ear).
How do you practice final R words at home?
Have your child hold the /R/ sound slightly longer at the end of the word so they can feel the correct tongue and lip position. Practice the ending sound in isolation first, then add the rest of the word before it. For example, say "...R" then "bear".

More R Word Lists & Resources

Practice the /R/ sound in the other word positions, or use the full sound guide and word list.

Initial R Words

20 words with tips

Medial R Words

20 words with tips

R Sound Guide

How to make it, common errors, FAQ

All R Words

Complete 60-word list, all positions

Speech Sound Development Chart

What age each sound should appear

Speech Therapy Games

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