Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
encender
to turn on
Latin America
Simplified: ehn-sehn-DEHR
IPA: en.sen'deɾ
Spain
Simplified: ehn-thehn-DEHR
IPA: en.θen'deɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
en
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cen
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
der
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth