guayar
grate
Latin America
Simplified: gwah-YAHR
IPA: gwa'ʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: gwah-YAHR
IPA: gwa'ʝaɾ
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
yar
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth