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Etymology
Pronunciation
subyugante
captivating
Latin America
Simplified: soo-byoo-GAHN-teh
IPA: su.βʝu'ɣan.te
Spain
Simplified: soo-byoo-GAHN-teh
IPA: su.βʝu'ɣan.te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
su
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
byu
  • b like gentle v in oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
gan
  • soft g like sugar
  • back of tongue close to soft palate (but doesn't touch) for g
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • 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