primita
little cousin
Latin America
Simplified: pree-MEE-tah
IPA: pɾi'mi.ta
Spain
Simplified: pree-MEE-tah
IPA: pɾi'mi.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pri
  • 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
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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