Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
cascabel
bell
Latin America
Simplified: kahs-kah-BEHL
IPA: kas.ka'βel
Spain
Simplified: kahs-kah-BEHL
IPA: kas.ka'βel
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cas
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
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
bel
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English