muerte
death
Latin America
Simplified: MWEHR-teh
IPA: 'mweɾ.te
Spain
Simplified: MWEHR-teh
IPA: 'mweɾ.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
muer
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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