mansedumbre
gentleness
Latin America
Simplified: mahn-seh-DOOM-breh
IPA: man.se'ðum.bɾe
Spain
Simplified: mahn-seh-DOOM-breh
IPA: man.se'ðum.bɾe
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
man
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
se
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
dum
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
bre
  • b like boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e