jurar
swear
Latin America
Simplified: hoo-RAHR
IPA: xu'ɾaɾ
Spain
Simplified: hoo-RAHR
IPA: χu'ɾaɾ
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
rar
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth