Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
espadaña
bell gable
Latin America
Simplified: ehs-pah-DAH-nyah
IPA: es.pa'ða.ɲa
Spain
Simplified: ehs-pah-DAH-nyah
IPA: es.pa'ða.ɲa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
es
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p 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
ña
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low