tilma
cloak
Latin America
Simplified: TEEL-mah
IPA: 'til.ma
Spain
Simplified: TEEL-mah
IPA: 'til.ma
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
til
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
ma
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low