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montura
saddle
Latin America
Simplified: mohn-TOO-rah
IPA: mon'tu.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: mohn-TOO-rah
IPA: mon'tu.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
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
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