modorra
drowsiness
Latin America
Simplified: moh-DOH-rrah
IPA: mo'ðo.ra
Spain
Simplified: moh-DOH-rrah
IPA: mo'ðo.ra
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rra
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low