despiadado
ruthless
Latin America
Simplified: dehs-pyah-DAH-doh
IPA: des.pʝa'ða.ðo
Spain
Simplified: dehs-pyah-DAH-doh
IPA: des.pʝa'ða.ðo
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
pia
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
da
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o