tirria
aversion
Latin America
Simplified: TEE-rryah
IPA: 'ti.rʝa
Spain
Simplified: TEE-rryah
IPA: 'ti.rʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
rria
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low