Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
cepillar
brush
Latin America
Simplified: seh-pee-YAHR
IPA: se.pi'ʝaɾ
Spain
Simplified: theh-pee-YAHR
IPA: θe.pi'ʝaɾ
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
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
llar
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth