canaleta
gutter
Latin America
Simplified: kah-nah-LEH-tah
IPA: ka.na'le.ta
Spain
Simplified: kah-nah-LEH-tah
IPA: ka.na'le.ta
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
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
le
  • 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
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low