Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
ciempiés
centipede
Latin America
Simplified: syehm-PYEHS
IPA: sʝem'pʝes
Spain
Simplified: thyehm-PYEHS
IPA: θʝem'pʝes
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ciem
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
piés
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English