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Etymology
Pronunciation
primito
little cousin
Latin America
Simplified: pree-MEE-toh
IPA: pɾi'mi.to
Spain
Simplified: pree-MEE-toh
IPA: pɾi'mi.to
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
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o