broma
joke
Latin America
Simplified: BROH-mah
IPA: 'bɾo.ma
Spain
Simplified: BROH-mah
IPA: 'bɾo.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bro
  • 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
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low