romanza
romance
Latin America
Simplified: rroh-MAHN-sah
IPA: ro'man.sa
Spain
Simplified: rroh-MAHN-thah
IPA: ro'man.θa
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
man
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
za
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low