tiendita
small shop
Latin America
Simplified: tyehn-DEE-tah
IPA: tʝen'di.ta
Spain
Simplified: tyehn-DEE-tah
IPA: tʝen'di.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tien
  • 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
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
di
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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