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ventosa
suction cup
Latin America
Simplified: behn-TOH-sah
IPA: ben'to.sa
Spain
Simplified: behn-TOH-sah
IPA: ben'to.sa
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
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
sa
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low