gripe
flu
Latin America
Simplified: GREE-peh
IPA: 'gɾi.pe
Spain
Simplified: GREE-peh
IPA: 'gɾi.pe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gri
  • 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
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e