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Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
pedir
to ask
Latin America
Simplified:
peh-DEER
IPA:
pe'ðiɾ
Spain
Simplified:
peh-DEER
IPA:
pe'ðiɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
pe
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
e
like b
e
t
slightly spread lips, tongue forward for
e
dir
d
like
th
in wea
th
er
tongue lightly touches upper teeth for
d
i
like s
ee
spread lips, tongue high for
i
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
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