Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
montera
bullfighter's hat
Latin America
Simplified: mohn-TEH-rah
IPA: mon'te.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: mohn-TEH-rah
IPA: mon'te.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mon
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
te
  • 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
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low