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Etymology
Pronunciation
submarino
submarine
Latin America
Simplified: soob-mah-REE-noh
IPA: suβ.ma'ɾi.no
Spain
Simplified: soob-mah-REE-noh
IPA: suβ.ma'ɾi.no
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
sub
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
no
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o