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Etymology
Pronunciation
mientras
while
Latin America
Simplified: MYEHN-trahs
IPA: 'mʝen.tɾas
Spain
Simplified: MYEHN-trahs
IPA: 'mʝen.tɾas
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mien
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
tras
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English