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Etymology
Pronunciation
despensa
pantry
Latin America
Simplified: dehs-PEHN-sah
IPA: des'pen.sa
Spain
Simplified: dehs-PEHN-sah
IPA: des'pen.sa
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
pen
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low