mecate
rope
Latin America
Simplified: meh-KAH-teh
IPA: me'ka.te
Spain
Simplified: meh-KAH-teh
IPA: me'ka.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ca
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e