buscar
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Latin America
Simplified: boos-KAHR
IPA: bus'kaɾ
Spain
Simplified: boos-KAHR
IPA: bus'kaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
bus
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
car
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth