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Etymology
Pronunciation
regla
ruler
Latin America
Simplified: RREH-glah
IPA: 're.ɣla
Spain
Simplified: RREH-glah
IPA: 're.ɣla
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
gla
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low