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madre
mother
Latin America
Simplified: MAH-dreh
IPA: 'ma.ðɾe
Spain
Simplified: MAH-dreh
IPA: 'ma.ðɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dre
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e