Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
rezar
pray
Latin America
Simplified: rreh-SAHR
IPA: re'saɾ
Spain
Simplified: rreh-THAHR
IPA: re'θaɾ
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
zar
  • z like s in sun
  • s 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