prensa
press
Latin America
Simplified: prehn-sah
IPA: pɾen.sa
Spain
Simplified: prehn-sah
IPA: pɾen.sa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pren
  • 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
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low