gallero
cockfighter
Latin America
Simplified: gah-YEH-roh
IPA: ga'ʝe.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: gah-YEH-roh
IPA: ga'ʝe.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ga
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
lle
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o