compresivo
compressive
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-preh-SEE-boh
IPA: kom.pɾe'si.βo
Spain
Simplified: kohm-preh-SEE-boh
IPA: kom.pɾe'si.βo
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
pre
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
vo
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o