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Latin America
Simplified: ah-bahn-SAHR
IPA: a.βan'saɾ
Spain
Simplified: ah-bahn-THAHR
IPA: a.βan'θaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
van
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
zar
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth