hilito
thin thread
Latin America
Simplified: ee-LEE-toh
IPA: i'li.to
Spain
Simplified: ee-LEE-toh
IPA: i'li.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
hi
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
li
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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