guante
glove
Latin America
Simplified: GWAHN-teh
IPA: 'gwan.te
Spain
Simplified: GWAHN-teh
IPA: 'gwan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
guan
  • g like go, but softer
  • back of tongue touches soft palate for g
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • 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