pato
duck
Latin America
Simplified: PAH-toh
IPA: 'pa.to
Spain
Simplified: PAH-toh
IPA: 'pa.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o