Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
colmar
fill
Latin America
Simplified: kohl-MAHR
IPA: kol'maɾ
Spain
Simplified: kohl-MAHR
IPA: kol'maɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
col
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
mar
  • m like mom
  • m 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