grande
big
Latin America
Simplified: grahn-deh
IPA: gɾan.de
Spain
Simplified: grahn-deh
IPA: gɾan.de
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gran
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e