embuste
lie
Latin America
Simplified: ehm-BOOS-teh
IPA: em'bus.te
Spain
Simplified: ehm-BOOS-teh
IPA: em'bus.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
em
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bus
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
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