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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
turismo
tourism
Latin America
Simplified: too-REEZ-moh
IPA: tu'ɾiz.mo
Spain
Simplified: too-REEZ-moh
IPA: tu'ɾiz.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tu
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
ris
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like soft z in roses
  • soft z with a gentle buzz
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o