roble
oak
Latin America
Simplified: RROH-bleh
IPA: 'ro.βle
Spain
Simplified: RROH-bleh
IPA: 'ro.βle
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ro
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ble
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e