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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
mamporrero
horse breeder's assistant
Latin America
Simplified: mahm-poh-RREH-roh
IPA: mam.po're.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: mahm-poh-RREH-roh
IPA: mam.po're.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mam
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rre
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o