vertebrador
structuring
Latin America
Simplified: behr-teh-brah-DOHR
IPA: beɾ.te.βɾa'ðoɾ
Spain
Simplified: behr-teh-brah-DOHR
IPA: beɾ.te.βɾa'ðoɾ
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
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
bra
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dor
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth