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Etymology
Pronunciation
titiritero
puppeteer
Latin America
Simplified: tee-tee-ree-TEH-roh
IPA: ti.ti.ɾi'te.ɾo
Spain
Simplified: tee-tee-ree-TEH-roh
IPA: ti.ti.ɾi'te.ɾo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ri
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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
ro
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o