rasgadura
tear
Latin America
Simplified: rrahz-gah-DOO-rah
IPA: raz.ɣa'ðu.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: rrahz-gah-DOO-rah
IPA: raz.ɣa'ðu.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ras
  • 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
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
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
du
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
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