pargo
snapper
Latin America
Simplified: PAHR-goh
IPA: 'paɾ.ɣo
Spain
Simplified: PAHR-goh
IPA: 'paɾ.ɣo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
par
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
go
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o