mesilla
nightstand
Latin America
Simplified: meh-SEE-yah
IPA: me'si.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: meh-SEE-yah
IPA: me'si.ʝa
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
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low