comer
eat
Latin America
Simplified: koh-MEHR
IPA: ko'meɾ
Spain
Simplified: koh-MEHR
IPA: ko'meɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
co
  • 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
mer
  • m like mom
  • m 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