tropezar
stumble
Latin America
Simplified: troh-peh-SAHR
IPA: tɾo.pe'saɾ
Spain
Simplified: troh-peh-THAHR
IPA: tɾo.pe'θaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tro
  • 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
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
zar
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth