yate
yacht
Latin America
Simplified: yah-TEH
IPA: ʝa'te
Spain
Simplified: yah-TEH
IPA: ʝa'te
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ya
  • y like yes
  • y similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
te
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e