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Pronunciation
nácar
mother-of-pearl
Latin America
Simplified: NAH-kahr
IPA: 'na.kaɾ
Spain
Simplified: NAH-kahr
IPA: 'na.kaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ná
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
car
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth