Zanahoria

"Zanahoria" = carrot in English.
The pronunciation of the word may be difficult for English speakers. First you divide the word in the correct way in Spanish thus, za-na-ho-ria.
The 'z' in Spanish has two possible sounds.
1. Like an English 's' as in Sam.
2. Like an English 'th' as in think.
The Spanish 'h' is always silent.
The Spanish single 'r' in the middle of the word sounds like the American English middle sound of the 'd' or 't' when said fast ==> metal, medal, (the tongue does not touch the alveolar region but a little further back), never like an American 'r' (it sounds very foreign to Spanish ears and makes comprehension hard).
All Spanish single vowels are said clearly (without schwa).
The combination 'ia' forms a diphthong and the 'i' is considered a semi-vowel.

Finally, zanahoria = sah-nah-oh-djah.
Bold syllable=stressed one.