Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
autoestimar
self-esteem
Latin America
Simplified: ow-toh-ehs-tee-MAHR
IPA: au.to.es.ti'maɾ
Spain
Simplified: ow-toh-ehs-tee-MAHR
IPA: au.to.es.ti'maɾ
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
es
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mar
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth