hambre
hunger
Latin America
Simplified: AHM-breh
IPA: 'am.bɾe
Spain
Simplified: AHM-breh
IPA: 'am.bɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ham
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bre
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e