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problema
problem
Latin America
Simplified: proh-BLEH-mah
IPA: pɾo'βle.ma
Spain
Simplified: proh-BLEH-mah
IPA: pɾo'βle.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pro
  • 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
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ble
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low