barza
fishing net
Latin America
Simplified: BAHR-sah
IPA: 'baɾ.sa
Spain
Simplified: BAHR-thah
IPA: 'baɾ.θa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bar
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
za
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low