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Pronunciation
comparsa
carnival troupe
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-PAHR-sah
IPA: kom'paɾ.sa
Spain
Simplified: kohm-PAHR-sah
IPA: kom'paɾ.sa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
com
  • 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
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
par
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p 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
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low