chupete
pacifier
Latin America
Simplified: choo-PEH-teh
IPA: tʃu'pe.te
Spain
Simplified: choo-PEH-teh
IPA: tʃu'pe.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
chu
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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