dulce
sweet
Latin America
Simplified: DOOL-seh
IPA: 'dul.se
Spain
Simplified: DOOL-theh
IPA: 'dul.θe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
dul
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
ce
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e