llorar
cry
Latin America
Simplified: yoh-RAHR
IPA: ʝo'ɾaɾ
Spain
Simplified: yoh-RAHR
IPA: ʝo'ɾaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
llo
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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