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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
kínder
kindergarten
Latin America
Simplified: KEEN-dehr
IPA: 'kin.deɾ
Spain
Simplified: KEEN-dehr
IPA: 'kin.deɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
kín
  • unaspirated k like sky (not key)
  • k without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
der
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth