bandeja
tray
Latin America
Simplified: bahn-DEH-hah
IPA: ban'de.xa
Spain
Simplified: bahn-DEH-hah
IPA: ban'de.χa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ban
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ja
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low