yegua
mare
Latin America
Simplified: YEH-gwah
IPA: 'ʝe.ɣwa
Spain
Simplified: YEH-gwah
IPA: 'ʝe.ɣwa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ye
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
gua
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low