piñata
piñata
Latin America
Simplified: pee-NYAH-tah
IPA: pi'ɲa.ta
Spain
Simplified: pee-NYAH-tah
IPA: pi'ɲa.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ña
  • ñ like lasagna
  • tongue touches roof of mouth for ñ, airflow through nose
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
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