casita
little house
Latin America
Simplified: kah-SEE-tah
IPA: ka'si.ta
Spain
Simplified: kah-SEE-tah
IPA: ka'si.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
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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