Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
soltero
bachelor
Latin America
Simplified: sohl-TEH-roh
IPA: sol'te.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: sohl-TEH-roh
IPA: sol'te.ɾo
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
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o