tórax
thorax
Latin America
Simplified: TOH-rahks
IPA: 'to.ɾaks
Spain
Simplified: TOH-rahks
IPA: 'to.ɾaks
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rax
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • unaspirated x like box (ks sound)
  • x without burst of air