membrana
membrane
Latin America
Simplified: mehm-BRAH-nah
IPA: mem'bɾa.na
Spain
Simplified: mehm-BRAH-nah
IPA: mem'bɾa.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mem
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bra
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low