How to say padre in Spanish

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Pronunciation

padre

father

Latin America

Simplified: PAH-dreh

IPA: 'pa.ðɾe

Spain

Simplified: PAH-dreh

IPA: 'pa.ðɾe

Pronunciation Tips:

Syllable	How to Say It	Mouth Position and Breath Flow
pa	unaspirated p like spot (not pot)	p without burst of air
pa	a like father	relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dre	d like th in weather	tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
	tapped r like ladder	quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
	e like bet	slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e