Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
gastar
spend
Latin America
Simplified: gahs-TAHR
IPA: gas'taɾ
Spain
Simplified: gahs-TAHR
IPA: gas'taɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gas
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
tar
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth