usted
you
Latin America
Simplified: oos-TEHD
IPA: us'ted
Spain
Simplified: oos-TEHD
IPA: us'ted
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
us
  • u like boot
  • strongly rounded lips, tongue back for u
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ted
  • 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
  • d like day, but softer
  • tongue touches upper teeth for Spanish d