reata
lariat
Latin America
Simplified: rreh-AH-tah
IPA: re'a.ta
Spain
Simplified: rreh-AH-tah
IPA: re'a.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
re
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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