distinto
different
Latin America
Simplified: dees-TEEN-toh
IPA: dis'tin.to
Spain
Simplified: dees-TEEN-toh
IPA: dis'tin.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
dis
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
tin
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o