guirnalda
garland
Latin America
Simplified: geer-NAHL-dah
IPA: giɾ'nal.da
Spain
Simplified: geer-NAHL-dah
IPA: giɾ'nal.da
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
guir
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
nal
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
da
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low