gato
cat
Latin America
Simplified: gah-TOH
IPA: ga'to
Spain
Simplified: gah-TOH
IPA: ga'to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ga
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o