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Pronunciation
década
decade
Latin America
Simplified: DEH-kah-dah
IPA: 'de.ka.ða
Spain
Simplified: DEH-kah-dah
IPA: 'de.ka.ða
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
dé
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
da
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low