I'm 16 and have trouble pronouncing my R sounds. Is this something I can fix with practice or would I need tongue tie surgery to correct it

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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It's possible to improve R sound pronunciation with practice, especially if the issue is primarily related to articulation rather than a physical restriction like a tongue tie. If you're 16, speech therapy and dedicated practice are still viable options for correction. While surgery (frenectomy) might be an option for tongue tie, it's not always necessary or the first course of action for R sound difficulties.

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