Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
autoconfianza
self-confidence
Latin America
Simplified: ow-toh-kohm-FYAHN-sah
IPA: au.to.kom'fʝan.sa
Spain
Simplified: ow-toh-kohm-FYAHN-thah
IPA: au.to.kom'fʝan.θa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
au
  • au like now
  • now sound similar to English
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
con
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like m in mom
  • m sound similar to English
fian
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
za
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low