sarampión
measles
Latin America
Simplified: sah-rahm-PYOHN
IPA: sa.ɾam'pʝon
Spain
Simplified: sah-rahm-PYOHN
IPA: sa.ɾam'pʝon
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
ram
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
pión
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English