prótesis
prosthesis
Latin America
Simplified: PROH-teh-sees
IPA: 'pɾo.te.sis
Spain
Simplified: PROH-teh-sees
IPA: 'pɾo.te.sis
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pró
  • 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
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
sis
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English