antemano
beforehand
Latin America
Simplified: ahn-teh-MAH-noh
IPA: an.te'ma.no
Spain
Simplified: ahn-teh-MAH-noh
IPA: an.te'ma.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
an
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o