estomatólogo
dentist
Latin America
Simplified: ehs-toh-mah-TOH-loh-goh
IPA: es.to.ma'to.lo.ɣo
Spain
Simplified: ehs-toh-mah-TOH-loh-goh
IPA: es.to.ma'to.lo.ɣo
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
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
lo
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
go
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o