benevolente
benevolent
Latin America
Simplified: beh-neh-boh-LEHN-teh
IPA: be.ne.βo'len.te
Spain
Simplified: beh-neh-boh-LEHN-teh
IPA: be.ne.βo'len.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
be
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
vo
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
len
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e