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    The Russian Alveolar Trill

    I'm slowly introducing myself into linguistics alongside my studying of Russian. I don't know most of the specific names, but I know the broad names of the types of "r"s in languages. Obviously, Russian uses a trilled r. My question is: Is it always a full trill, or does Russian, like some other languages, in certain circumstances, use a "Alveolar flap" or tap (like a single trill)? If so, what are the rules for which to use?

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    Wikipedia says, hard [r] is a trill, soft [rj] is usually a tap. I've tried pronouncing few sounds and that matches with what I feel).
    Additionally [r] is postalveoral/palatal while [rj] is dental/alveoral.

    You should be aware that some native russians are unable to pronounce [r] and [rj] saying [ʁ], [ɣ] or even [ʔ] instead. I've learned to pronounce trilled [r] only 5-6 years ago (having no problems with tap [rj] though). Used to say [ʁ] instead.
    I know it's "MR" not "ME", but still: fix my english mistakes, please!

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