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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
tapón
stopper
Latin America
Simplified:
tah-POHN
IPA:
ta'pon
Spain
Simplified:
tah-POHN
IPA:
ta'pon
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
ta
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
pón
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
n
like
n
o
n
similar to English
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