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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
puerto
port
Latin America
Simplified:
PWEHR-toh
IPA:
'pweɾ.to
Spain
Simplified:
PWEHR-toh
IPA:
'pweɾ.to
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
puer
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
u
like
w
in
w
ater
w
sound similar to English
e
like b
e
t
slightly spread lips, tongue forward for
e
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
to
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
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