raro
rare
Latin America
Simplified: RRAH-roh
IPA: 'ra.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: RRAH-roh
IPA: 'ra.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ra
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ro
  • 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