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matiz
nuance
Latin America
Simplified: mah-TEES
IPA: ma'tis
Spain
Simplified: mah-TEETH
IPA: ma'tiθ
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
tiz
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English