Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
pedernal
flint
Latin America
Simplified: peh-dehr-NAHL
IPA: pe.ðeɾ'nal
Spain
Simplified: peh-dehr-NAHL
IPA: pe.ðeɾ'nal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pe
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
der
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
nal
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English