débil
weak
Latin America
Simplified: DEH-beel
IPA: 'de.βil
Spain
Simplified: DEH-beel
IPA: 'de.βil
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
bil
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English