tribu
tribe
Latin America
Simplified: TREE-boo
IPA: 'tɾi.βu
Spain
Simplified: TREE-boo
IPA: 'tɾi.βu
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tri
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
bu
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u