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Etymology
Pronunciation
mamerto
fool
Latin America
Simplified: mah-MEHR-toh
IPA: ma'meɾ.to
Spain
Simplified: mah-MEHR-toh
IPA: ma'meɾ.to
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
mer
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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