piedra
stone
Latin America
Simplified: PYEH-drah
IPA: 'pʝe.ðɾa
Spain
Simplified: PYEH-drah
IPA: 'pʝe.ðɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pie
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
dra
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low