verbena
street party
Latin America
Simplified: behr-BEH-nah
IPA: beɾ'βe.na
Spain
Simplified: behr-BEH-nah
IPA: beɾ'βe.na
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ver
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
be
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low