bracero
laborer
Latin America
Simplified: brah-SEH-roh
IPA: bɾa'se.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: brah-THEH-roh
IPA: bɾa'θe.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bra
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ce
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o