Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
frutal
fruit-bearing
Latin America
Simplified: froo-TAHL
IPA: fɾu'tal
Spain
Simplified: froo-TAHL
IPA: fɾu'tal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fru
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
tal
  • 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
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English