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Latin America
Simplified: rreh-syehn-teh-MEHN-teh
IPA: re.sʝen.te'men.te
Spain
Simplified: rreh-thyehn-teh-MEHN-teh
IPA: re.θʝen.te'men.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
re
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
cien
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
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
men
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
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