cercar
fence
Latin America
Simplified: sehr-KAHR
IPA: seɾ'kaɾ
Spain
Simplified: thehr-KAHR
IPA: θeɾ'kaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cer
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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