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See entry for:
nombre
name
Latin America
Simplified: NOHM-breh
IPA: 'nom.bɾe
Spain
Simplified: NOHM-breh
IPA: 'nom.bɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
nom
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bre
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e