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Latin America
Simplified: soob-TEH-kstoh
IPA: sub'tek.sto
Spain
Simplified: soob-TEH-kstoh
IPA: sub'tek.sto
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 boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
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
xto
  • unaspirated x like box (ks sound)
  • x without burst of air
  • 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