How to say modesto in Spanish

Pronunciation

modesto

modest

Latin America

Simplified: moh-DEHS-toh

IPA: mo'ðes.to

Spain

Simplified: moh-DEHS-toh

IPA: mo'ðes.to

Pronunciation Tips:

Syllable	How to Say It	Mouth Position and Breath Flow
mo	m like mom	m similar to English
mo	o like go, but shorter	rounded lips, tongue back for o
des	d like th in weather	tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
	e like bet	slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
	s like sun	s similar to English
to	unaspirated t like stop (not top)	t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
to	o like go, but shorter	rounded lips, tongue back for o