municipal
municipal
Latin America
Simplified: moo-nee-see-PAHL
IPA: mu.ni.si'pal
Spain
Simplified: moo-nee-thee-PAHL
IPA: mu.ni.θi'pal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mu
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ci
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
pal
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English