Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
dulcería
candy store
Latin America
Simplified: dool-seh-REE-ah
IPA: dul.se'ɾi.a
Spain
Simplified: dool-theh-REE-ah
IPA: dul.θe'ɾi.a
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
rí
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low