Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
atletismo
athletics
Latin America
Simplified: ah-tleh-TEEZ-moh
IPA: a.tle'tiz.mo
Spain
Simplified: ah-tleh-TEEZ-moh
IPA: a.tle'tiz.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
tle
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
tis
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o