gente
people
Latin America
Simplified: HEHN-teh
IPA: 'xen.te
Spain
Simplified: HEHN-teh
IPA: 'χen.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gen
  • g like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e