suavemente
softly
Latin America
Simplified: swah-beh-MEHN-teh
IPA: swa.βe'men.te
Spain
Simplified: swah-beh-MEHN-teh
IPA: swa.βe'men.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sua
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • u like w in water
  • w sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ve
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
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
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