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Latin America
Simplified: behn-tah-NEE-yah
IPA: ben.ta'ni.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: behn-tah-NEE-yah
IPA: ben.ta'ni.ʝa
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
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
ni
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low