camarero
waiter
Latin America
Simplified: kah-mah-REH-roh
IPA: ka.ma'ɾe.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: kah-mah-REH-roh
IPA: ka.ma'ɾe.ɾo
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
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • 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