birrete
mortarboard
Latin America
Simplified: bee-RREH-teh
IPA: bi're.te
Spain
Simplified: bee-RREH-teh
IPA: bi're.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bi
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
rre
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e