vestimenta
clothing
Latin America
Simplified: behs-tee-MEHN-tah
IPA: bes.ti'men.ta
Spain
Simplified: behs-tee-MEHN-tah
IPA: bes.ti'men.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ves
  • 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
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ti
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
men
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • 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