soldadito
little soldier
Latin America
Simplified: sohl-dah-DEE-toh
IPA: sol.ða'ði.to
Spain
Simplified: sohl-dah-DEE-toh
IPA: sol.ða'ði.to
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sol
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
da
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
di
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o