prado
meadow
Latin America
Simplified: prah-doh
IPA: pɾa.ðo
Spain
Simplified: prah-doh
IPA: pɾa.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pra
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o