brujita
little witch
Latin America
Simplified: broo-HEE-tah
IPA: bɾu'xi.ta
Spain
Simplified: broo-HEE-tah
IPA: bɾu'χi.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bru
  • 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
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ji
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low