rosa
rose
Latin America
Simplified: RROH-sah
IPA: 'ro.sa
Spain
Simplified: RROH-sah
IPA: 'ro.sa
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
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low