devocional
devotional
Latin America
Simplified: deh-boh-syoh-NAHL
IPA: de.βo.sʝo'nal
Spain
Simplified: deh-boh-thyoh-NAHL
IPA: de.βo.θʝo'nal
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
vo
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
cio
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nal
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English