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Etymology
Pronunciation
herencia
inheritance
Latin America
Simplified: eh-REHN-syah
IPA: e'ɾen.sʝa
Spain
Simplified: eh-REHN-thyah
IPA: e'ɾen.θʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
he
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ren
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cia
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low