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Pronunciation
profesionista
professional
Latin America
Simplified: proh-feh-syoh-NEES-tah
IPA: pɾo.fe.sʝo'nis.ta
Spain
Simplified: proh-feh-syoh-NEES-tah
IPA: pɾo.fe.sʝo'nis.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pro
  • 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
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
fe
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
sio
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nis
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
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