gamba
prawn
Latin America
Simplified: GAHM-bah
IPA: 'gam.ba
Spain
Simplified: GAHM-bah
IPA: 'gam.ba
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gam
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
ba
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low