danta
tapir
Latin America
Simplified: DAHN-tah
IPA: 'dan.ta
Spain
Simplified: DAHN-tah
IPA: 'dan.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
dan
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low