Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
salvar
save
Latin America
Simplified: sahl-BAHR
IPA: sal'βaɾ
Spain
Simplified: sahl-BAHR
IPA: sal'βaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sal
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
var
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth