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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
postrar
prostrate
Latin America
Simplified: pohs-TRAHR
IPA: pos'tɾaɾ
Spain
Simplified: pohs-TRAHR
IPA: pos'tɾaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pos
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
trar
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth