rasta
Rastafarian
Latin America
Simplified: RRAHS-tah
IPA: 'ras.ta
Spain
Simplified: RRAHS-tah
IPA: 'ras.ta
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 sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low