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cierto
certain
Latin America
Simplified: SYEHR-toh
IPA: 'sʝeɾ.to
Spain
Simplified: THYEHR-toh
IPA: 'θʝeɾ.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cier
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o