quemar
burn
Latin America
Simplified: keh-MAHR
IPA: ke'maɾ
Spain
Simplified: keh-MAHR
IPA: ke'maɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
que
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
mar
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth