sutileza
subtlety
Latin America
Simplified: soo-tee-LEH-sah
IPA: su.ti'le.sa
Spain
Simplified: soo-tee-LEH-thah
IPA: su.ti'le.θa
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
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
le
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
za
  • z like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low