How to say motivo in Spanish

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Pronunciation

motivo

reason

Latin America

Simplified: moh-TEE-boh

IPA: mo'ti.βo

Spain

Simplified: moh-TEE-boh

IPA: mo'ti.βo

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
ti	unaspirated t like stop (not top)	t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
ti	i like see	spread lips, tongue high for i
vo	gentle v like oven	lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
vo	o like go, but shorter	rounded lips, tongue back for o