meter
put
Latin America
Simplified: meh-TEHR
IPA: me'teɾ
Spain
Simplified: meh-TEHR
IPA: me'teɾ
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
ter
  • 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
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth