chambelán
chamberlain
Latin America
Simplified: chahm-beh-LAHN
IPA: tʃam.be'lan
Spain
Simplified: chahm-beh-LAHN
IPA: tʃam.be'lan
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cham
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
be
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
lán
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English