jugar
play
Latin America
Simplified: hoo-GAHR
IPA: xu'ɣaɾ
Spain
Simplified: hoo-GAHR
IPA: χu'ɣaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ju
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
gar
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth