pobre
poor
Latin America
Simplified: POH-breh
IPA: 'po.βɾe
Spain
Simplified: POH-breh
IPA: 'po.βɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
bre
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e