decepción
disappointment
Latin America
Simplified: deh-sehp-SYOHN
IPA: de.sep'sʝon
Spain
Simplified: deh-thehp-THYOHN
IPA: de.θep'θʝon
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
de
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
cep
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
ción
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English