decir
say
Latin America
Simplified: deh-SEER
IPA: de'siɾ
Spain
Simplified: deh-THEER
IPA: de'θiɾ
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
cir
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth