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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
camote
sweet potato
Latin America
Simplified: kah-MOH-teh
IPA: ka'mo.te
Spain
Simplified: kah-MOH-teh
IPA: ka'mo.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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