ceñir
tighten
Latin America
Simplified: seh-NYEER
IPA: se'ɲiɾ
Spain
Simplified: theh-NYEER
IPA: θe'ɲiɾ
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
ñir
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth