parva
snack
Latin America
Simplified: PAHR-bah
IPA: 'paɾ.βa
Spain
Simplified: PAHR-bah
IPA: 'paɾ.βa
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
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low