brigada
brigade
Latin America
Simplified: bree-GAH-dah
IPA: bɾi'ɣa.ða
Spain
Simplified: bree-GAH-dah
IPA: bɾi'ɣa.ða
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bri
  • 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
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ga
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
da
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low