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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
descalzar
to take off shoes
Latin America
Simplified: dehs-kahl-SAHR
IPA: des.kal'saɾ
Spain
Simplified: dehs-kahl-THAHR
IPA: des.kal'θaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
des
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
cal
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
zar
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth