elote
corn on the cob
Latin America
Simplified: eh-LOH-teh
IPA: e'lo.te
Spain
Simplified: eh-LOH-teh
IPA: e'lo.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
e
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e