convencer
convince
Latin America
Simplified: kohm-behn-SEHR
IPA: kom.ben'seɾ
Spain
Simplified: kohm-behn-THEHR
IPA: kom.ben'θeɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
con
  • 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
  • n like m in mom
  • m sound similar to English
ven
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cer
  • c like s in sun
  • s 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