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Etymology
Pronunciation
bisagra
hinge
Latin America
Simplified: bee-SAHG-rah
IPA: bi'saɣ.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: bee-SAHG-rah
IPA: bi'saɣ.ɾa
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
sag
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
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