observar
observe
Latin America
Simplified: ohb-sehr-BAHR
IPA: oβ.seɾ'βaɾ
Spain
Simplified: ohb-sehr-BAHR
IPA: oβ.seɾ'βaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ob
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
ser
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
var
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth