palma
palm
Latin America
Simplified: PAHL-mah
IPA: 'pal.ma
Spain
Simplified: PAHL-mah
IPA: 'pal.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
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
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low