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Pronunciation
adversario
opponent
Latin America
Simplified: ahd-behr-SAH-ryoh
IPA: að.βeɾ'sa.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: ahd-behr-SAH-ryoh
IPA: að.βeɾ'sa.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ad
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
ver
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
rio
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o