How to say bicicleta in Spanish

Smart Definition

Pronunciation

bicicleta

bicycle

Latin America

Simplified: bee-see-KLEH-tah

IPA: bi.si'kle.ta

Spain

Simplified: bee-thee-KLEH-tah

IPA: bi.θi'kle.ta

Pronunciation Tips:

Syllable	How to Say It	Mouth Position and Breath Flow
bi	b like boy, but softer	gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
bi	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
ci	c like s in sun	s sound similar to English
ci	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
cle	c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)	k sound without burst of air
	light l like let	light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
	e like bet	slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ta	unaspirated t like stop (not top)	t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
ta	a like father	relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low