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nopal
prickly pear
Latin America
Simplified: noh-PAHL
IPA: no'pal
Spain
Simplified: noh-PAHL
IPA: no'pal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
pal
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English