saludar
greet
Latin America
Simplified: sah-loo-DAHR
IPA: sa.lu'ðaɾ
Spain
Simplified: sah-loo-DAHR
IPA: sa.lu'ðaɾ
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
lu
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
dar
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth