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peregrina
pilgrim
Latin America
Simplified: peh-rehg-REE-nah
IPA: pe.ɾeɣ'ɾi.na
Spain
Simplified: peh-rehg-REE-nah
IPA: pe.ɾeɣ'ɾi.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
reg
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low