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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
deriva
drift
Latin America
Simplified: deh-REE-bah
IPA: de'ɾi.βa
Spain
Simplified: deh-REE-bah
IPA: de'ɾi.βa
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
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low