delgadez
thinness
Latin America
Simplified: dehl-gah-DEHS
IPA: del.ɣa'ðes
Spain
Simplified: dehl-gah-DEHTH
IPA: del.ɣa'ðeθ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
del
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
ga
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dez
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English