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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
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estar
be
Latin America
Simplified:
ehs-TAHR
IPA:
es'taɾ
Spain
Simplified:
ehs-TAHR
IPA:
es'taɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
es
e
like b
e
t
slightly spread lips, tongue forward for
e
s
like
s
un
s
similar to English
tar
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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