apnea
apnea
Latin America
Simplified: ahp-NEH-ah
IPA: ap'ne.a
Spain
Simplified: ahp-NEH-ah
IPA: ap'ne.a
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ap
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low