Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
esposar
handcuff
Latin America
Simplified: ehs-poh-SAHR
IPA: es.po'saɾ
Spain
Simplified: ehs-poh-SAHR
IPA: es.po'saɾ
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
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
sar
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth