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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
primitiva
lottery
Latin America
Simplified: pree-mee-TEE-bah
IPA: pɾi.mi'ti.βa
Spain
Simplified: pree-mee-TEE-bah
IPA: pɾi.mi'ti.βa
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
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
va
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low