vampirismo
vampirism
Latin America
Simplified: bahm-pee-REES-moh
IPA: bam.pi'ɾis.mo
Spain
Simplified: bahm-pee-REES-moh
IPA: bam.pi'ɾis.mo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vam
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
pi
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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 sun
  • s similar to English
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o