duodécimo
twelfth
Latin America
Simplified: dwoh-DEH-see-moh
IPA: dwo'ðe.si.mo
Spain
Simplified: dwoh-DEH-thee-moh
IPA: dwo'ðe.θi.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
duo
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o