Today’s question is from a podcast subscriber: “Are PER and PRE pronounced the same?”
Yes, PER and PRE are different.
PER is two sounds: P, ER
PRE is three sounds: P, R, long E
To say PER: put your lips together for the P, gently round them for the ER while putting your tongue tip in the bottom of your mouth near your bottom, front teeth.
To say PRE: put your lips together for the P while putting your tongue tip in the bottom of your mouth near your bottom, front teeth. This will help you to be ready for the R. Keep your tongue in the bottom of your mouth while you gently round them for the R. Finish by smiling for the E.