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Pronunciation
ropa
clothes
Latin America
Simplified: RROH-pah
IPA: 'ro.pa
Spain
Simplified: RROH-pah
IPA: 'ro.pa
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
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low