decorativo
decorative
Latin America
Simplified: deh-koh-rah-TEE-boh
IPA: de.ko.ɾa'ti.βo
Spain
Simplified: deh-koh-rah-TEE-boh
IPA: de.ko.ɾa'ti.βo
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
co
  • 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
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • 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