huarache
sandal
Latin America
Simplified: wah-RAH-cheh
IPA: wa'ɾa.tʃe
Spain
Simplified: wah-RAH-cheh
IPA: wa'ɾa.tʃe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
hua
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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
che
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e