Single crystal samples of lead telluride doped with Pr were produced using the Bridgman method. Far infrared spectra of the samples doped with 0.15 at%, 0.25 at% and 0.6 at% Pr are presented. The experimental data were numerically analyzed using a fitting procedure based on the plasmon-phonon interaction model and optical parameters were determined. Two local modes of praseodium were observed at about 158 cm(-1) and 257 cm(-1) at room temperature. The origin of the local modes was discussed. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.