LearnMenu
Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
santuario
sanctuary
Latin America
Simplified: sahn-TWAH-ryoh
IPA: san'twa.ɾʝo
Spain
Simplified: sahn-TWAH-ryoh
IPA: san'twa.ɾʝo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
san
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
tua
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
rio
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o