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Etymology
Pronunciation
habanera
habanera
Latin America
Simplified: ah-bah-NEH-rah
IPA: a.βa'ne.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: ah-bah-NEH-rah
IPA: a.βa'ne.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ha
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ba
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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