tiempo
time
Latin America
Simplified: TYEHM-poh
IPA: 'tʝem.po
Spain
Simplified: TYEHM-poh
IPA: 'tʝem.po
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tiem
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
po
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o