radiotaxi
radio taxi
Latin America
Simplified: rrah-dyoh-TAH-ksee
IPA: ra.ðʝo'tak.si
Spain
Simplified: rrah-dyoh-TAH-ksee
IPA: ra.ðʝo'tak.si
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ra
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
dio
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
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
xi
  • unaspirated x like box (ks sound)
  • x without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i