madrina
godmother
Latin America
Simplified: mah-DREE-nah
IPA: ma'ðɾi.na
Spain
Simplified: mah-DREE-nah
IPA: ma'ðɾi.na
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
dri
  • 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
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low