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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
resfriar
catch a cold
Latin America
Simplified: rrehs-FRYAHR
IPA: res'fɾʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: rrehs-FRYAHR
IPA: res'fɾʝaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
res
  • 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
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
friar
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth