profe
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Latin America
Simplified: proh-FEH
IPA: pɾo'fe
Spain
Simplified: proh-FEH
IPA: pɾo'fe
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
fe
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e