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tener
have
Latin America
Simplified: teh-NEHR
IPA: te'neɾ
Spain
Simplified: teh-NEHR
IPA: te'neɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
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
ner
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth