preñar
impregnate
Latin America
Simplified: preh-NYAHR
IPA: pɾe'ɲaɾ
Spain
Simplified: preh-NYAHR
IPA: pɾe'ɲaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pre
  • 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
ñar
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth