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Pronunciation
sentimental
sentimental
Latin America
Simplified: sehn-tee-mehn-TAHL
IPA: sen.ti.men'tal
Spain
Simplified: sehn-tee-mehn-TAHL
IPA: sen.ti.men'tal
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sen
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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
tal
  • 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
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English