mofeta
skunk
Latin America
Simplified: moh-FEH-tah
IPA: mo'fe.ta
Spain
Simplified: moh-FEH-tah
IPA: mo'fe.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
fe
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ta
  • 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