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servilleta
napkin
Latin America
Simplified: sehr-bee-YEH-tah
IPA: seɾ.βi'ʝe.ta
Spain
Simplified: sehr-bee-YEH-tah
IPA: seɾ.βi'ʝe.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ser
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
vi
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lle
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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