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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
divertir
amuse
Latin America
Simplified: dee-behr-TEER
IPA: di.βeɾ'tiɾ
Spain
Simplified: dee-behr-TEER
IPA: di.βeɾ'tiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
di
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ver
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
tir
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth