delegar
delegate
Latin America
Simplified: deh-leh-GAHR
IPA: de.le'ɣaɾ
Spain
Simplified: deh-leh-GAHR
IPA: de.le'ɣaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
le
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
gar
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth