tapadera
lid
Latin America
Simplified: tah-pah-DEH-rah
IPA: ta.pa'ðe.ɾa
Spain
Simplified: tah-pah-DEH-rah
IPA: ta.pa'ðe.ɾa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
pa
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
de
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
ra
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low