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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pobre
poor
Latin America
Simplified:
POH-breh
IPA:
'po.βɾe
Spain
Simplified:
POH-breh
IPA:
'po.βɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
po
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
bre
b
like
gentle v
in o
v
en
lips nearly touch but don't close for
gentle
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
e
like b
e
t
slightly spread lips, tongue forward for
e
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