morir
to die
Latin America
Simplified: moh-REER
IPA: mo'ɾiɾ
Spain
Simplified: moh-REER
IPA: mo'ɾiɾ
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
rir
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth