metal
metal
Latin America
Simplified: meh-TAHL
IPA: me'tal
Spain
Simplified: meh-TAHL
IPA: me'tal
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
tal
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English