estufa
stove
Latin America
Simplified: ehs-TOO-fah
IPA: es'tu.fa
Spain
Simplified: ehs-TOO-fah
IPA: es'tu.fa
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
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
fa
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low