What is the difference in pronunciation between the Spanish letters ere and erre? There is no difference.

The "rr" is a longer rolled "r".
For the erre, you say the "r" twice.
You make a short sound for "rr".

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The difference in pronunciation between the Spanish letters "ere" (r) and "erre" (rr) is as follows:

  • Ere (r): This is a single tap sound, similar to the English "d" in "ladder". It's produced by placing the tongue against the roof of the mouth quickly and letting it tap once. For example, "pero" (but).

  • Erre (rr): This represents a trilled or rolled "r". It's produced by vibrating the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth multiple times. This sound is longer and more pronounced than the single tap. For example, "perro" (dog).

So, in summary, the main difference is that "erre" (rr) is a longer, trilled sound, whereas "ere" (r) is a single tap.