rodilla
knee
Latin America
Simplified: rroh-DEE-yah
IPA: ro'ði.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: rroh-DEE-yah
IPA: ro'ði.ʝa
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
di
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low