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Pronunciation
tímido
shy
Latin America
Simplified: TEE-mee-doh
IPA: 'ti.mi.ðo
Spain
Simplified: TEE-mee-doh
IPA: 'ti.mi.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
tí
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o