memoria
memory
Latin America
Simplified: meh-MOH-ryah
IPA: me'mo.ɾʝa
Spain
Simplified: meh-MOH-ryah
IPA: me'mo.ɾʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ria
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low