callar
to be silent
Latin America
Simplified: kah-YAHR
IPA: ka'ʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: kah-YAHR
IPA: ka'ʝaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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