candelabro
candelabra
Latin America
Simplified: kahn-deh-LAH-broh
IPA: kan.de'la.βɾo
Spain
Simplified: kahn-deh-LAH-broh
IPA: kan.de'la.βɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
can
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
bro
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • 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