Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
paperas
mumps
Latin America
Simplified: pah-PEH-rahs
IPA: pa'pe.ɾas
Spain
Simplified: pah-PEH-rahs
IPA: pa'pe.ɾas
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ras
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English