razón
reason
Latin America
Simplified: rrah-SOHN
IPA: ra'son
Spain
Simplified: rrah-THOHN
IPA: ra'θon
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
zón
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English