fantasma
ghost
Latin America
Simplified: fahn-TAHZ-mah
IPA: fan'taz.ma
Spain
Simplified: fahn-TAHZ-mah
IPA: fan'taz.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fan
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
tas
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low