vencer
defeat
Latin America
Simplified: behn-SEHR
IPA: ben'seɾ
Spain
Simplified: behn-THEHR
IPA: ben'θeɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ven
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cer
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth