galopar
gallop
Latin America
Simplified: gah-loh-PAHR
IPA: ga.lo'paɾ
Spain
Simplified: gah-loh-PAHR
IPA: ga.lo'paɾ
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
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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