preeminencia
preeminence
Latin America
Simplified: preh-eh-mee-NEHN-syah
IPA: pɾe.e.mi'nen.sʝa
Spain
Simplified: preh-eh-mee-NEHN-thyah
IPA: pɾe.e.mi'nen.θʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pre
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
e
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
nen
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cia
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low