vicepresidenta
vice president
Latin America
Simplified: bee-seh-preh-see-DEHN-tah
IPA: bi.se.pɾe.si'ðen.ta
Spain
Simplified: bee-theh-preh-see-DEHN-tah
IPA: bi.θe.pɾe.si'ðen.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
vi
  • v like b in boy, but softer
  • gentler lip closure for Spanish b (versus English b)
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
ce
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
pre
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
si
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
den
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • 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