Why is the Spanish R soft in PR, BR, TR, DR, CR, GR and FR? Discover the phonetics and Spanish phonotactics behind the soft /ɾ/ and strong /r/. Short Synopsis Why do primo, brazo and tres have a soft R, while rojo and perro have a strong R? Explore the phonetics and Spanish phonotactics behind the two Spanish R sounds, with clear explanations and pronunciation practice for A1–A2 learners.