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Latin America
Simplified: ah-kah-deh-mee-SEES-tah
IPA: a.ka.ðe.mi'sis.ta
Spain
Simplified: ah-kah-deh-mee-THEES-tah
IPA: a.ka.ðe.mi'θis.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
de
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
cis
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low