guaraní
Guarani
Latin America
Simplified: gwah-rah-NEE
IPA: gwa.ɾa'ni
Spain
Simplified: gwah-rah-NEE
IPA: gwa.ɾa'ni
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gua
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ra
  • 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
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i