saber
know
Latin America
Simplified: sah-BEHR
IPA: sa'βeɾ
Spain
Simplified: sah-BEHR
IPA: sa'βeɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ber
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth