Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pulga
flea
Latin America
Simplified: POOL-gah
IPA: 'pul.ɣa
Spain
Simplified: POOL-gah
IPA: 'pul.ɣa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pul
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
ga
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low