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Etymology
Pronunciation
basura
trash
Latin America
Simplified: bah-SOO-rah
IPA: ba'su.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: bah-SOO-rah
IPA: ba'su.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ba
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
su
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
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