LearnMenu
Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
amistad
friendship
Latin America
Simplified: ah-mees-TAHD
IPA: a.mis'tað
Spain
Simplified: ah-mees-TAHD
IPA: a.mis'tað
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
mis
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
tad
  • 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
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d