jerga
jargon
Latin America
Simplified: HEHR-gah
IPA: 'xeɾ.ɣa
Spain
Simplified: HEHR-gah
IPA: 'χeɾ.ɣa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
jer
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
ga
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low