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traviesa
mischievous
Latin America
Simplified: trah-BYEH-sah
IPA: tɾa'βʝe.sa
Spain
Simplified: trah-BYEH-sah
IPA: tɾa'βʝe.sa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tra
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
vie
  • gentle v like oven
  • lips nearly touch but don't close for gentle v
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low