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Pronunciation
pájara
female bird
Latin America
Simplified: PAH-hah-rah
IPA: 'pa.xa.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: PAH-hah-rah
IPA: 'pa.χa.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pá
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ja
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low