Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
batir
beat
Latin America
Simplified: bah-TEER
IPA: ba'tiɾ
Spain
Simplified: bah-TEER
IPA: ba'tiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ba
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
tir
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth