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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
horripilante
horrifying
Latin America
Simplified: oh-rree-pee-LAHN-teh
IPA: o.ri.pi'lan.te
Spain
Simplified: oh-rree-pee-LAHN-teh
IPA: o.ri.pi'lan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ho
  • h not pronounced
  • h not pronounced
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rri
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lan
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than 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