cenote
cenote
Latin America
Simplified: seh-NOH-teh
IPA: se'no.te
Spain
Simplified: theh-NOH-teh
IPA: θe'no.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ce
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
no
  • n like no
  • n 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