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Pronunciation
cantinero
bartender
Latin America
Simplified: kahn-tee-NEH-roh
IPA: kan.ti'ne.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: kahn-tee-NEH-roh
IPA: kan.ti'ne.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
can
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o