compostelano
Compostelan
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-pohs-teh-LAH-noh
IPA: kom.pos.te'la.no
Spain
Simplified: kohm-pohs-teh-LAH-noh
IPA: kom.pos.te'la.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
com
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
pos
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
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
la
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o