negrero
slave trader
Latin America
Simplified: nehg-REH-roh
IPA: neɣ'ɾe.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: nehg-REH-roh
IPA: neɣ'ɾe.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
neg
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o