guapetón
handsome
Latin America
Simplified: gwah-peh-TOHN
IPA: gwa.pe'ton
Spain
Simplified: gwah-peh-TOHN
IPA: gwa.pe'ton
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
gua
  • 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
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
tón
  • 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
  • n like no
  • n similar to English