guarro
dirty
Latin America
Simplified: GWAH-rroh
IPA: 'gwa.ro
Spain
Simplified: GWAH-rroh
IPA: 'gwa.ro
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
rro
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o