Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
birria
birria
Latin America
Simplified: BEERR-yah
IPA: 'bir.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: BEERR-yah
IPA: 'bir.ʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
birr
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
ia
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low