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Latin America
Simplified: pehs-tah-NYEH-oh
IPA: pes.ta'ɲe.o
Spain
Simplified: pehs-tah-NYEH-oh
IPA: pes.ta'ɲe.o
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pes
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ñe
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
o
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o