Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
septuagésimo
seventieth
Latin America
Simplified: sehp-twah-HEH-see-moh
IPA: sep.twa'xe.si.mo
Spain
Simplified: sehp-twah-HEH-see-moh
IPA: sep.twa'χe.si.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sep
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
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
gé
  • g like h in hat
  • h sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o