envejecer
age
Latin America
Simplified: ehm-beh-heh-SEHR
IPA: em.be.xe'seɾ
Spain
Simplified: ehm-beh-heh-THEHR
IPA: em.be.χe'θeɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
en
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like m in mom
  • m sound similar to English
ve
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
je
  • j like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
cer
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth