brillar
shine
Latin America
Simplified: bree-YAHR
IPA: bɾi'ʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: bree-YAHR
IPA: bɾi'ʝaɾ
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
llar
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth