machista
sexist
Latin America
Simplified: mah-CHEES-tah
IPA: ma'tʃis.ta
Spain
Simplified: mah-CHEES-tah
IPA: ma'tʃis.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
chis
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low