fiesta
party
Latin America
Simplified: FYEHS-tah
IPA: 'fʝes.ta
Spain
Simplified: FYEHS-tah
IPA: 'fʝes.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fies
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • 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