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Latin America
Simplified: bahn-DEH-rah
IPA: ban'de.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: bahn-DEH-rah
IPA: ban'de.ɾa
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
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low