Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
vapulear
berate
Latin America
Simplified: bah-poo-leh-AHR
IPA: ba.pu.le'aɾ
Spain
Simplified: bah-poo-leh-AHR
IPA: ba.pu.le'aɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
va
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
pu
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
le
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ar
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth