Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
tumbar
knock down
Latin America
Simplified: toom-BAHR
IPA: tum'baɾ
Spain
Simplified: toom-BAHR
IPA: tum'baɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tum
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bar
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth