descuidar
neglect
Latin America
Simplified: dehs-kwee-DAHR
IPA: des.kwi'ðaɾ
Spain
Simplified: dehs-kwee-DAHR
IPA: des.kwi'ðaɾ
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
cui
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
dar
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth