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Etymology
Pronunciation
hálito
breath
Latin America
Simplified: AH-lee-toh
IPA: 'a.li.to
Spain
Simplified: AH-lee-toh
IPA: 'a.li.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
há
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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