urea
urea
Latin America
Simplified: oo-REH-ah
IPA: u'ɾe.a
Spain
Simplified: oo-REH-ah
IPA: u'ɾe.a
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
u
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low