verano
summer
Latin America
Simplified: beh-RAH-noh
IPA: be'ɾa.no
Spain
Simplified: beh-RAH-noh
IPA: be'ɾa.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ve
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o