fontanero
plumber
Latin America
Simplified: fohn-tah-NEH-roh
IPA: fon.ta'ne.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: fohn-tah-NEH-roh
IPA: fon.ta'ne.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fon
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n 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
ne
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o