accionar
operate
Latin America
Simplified: ahk-syoh-NAHR
IPA: ak.sʝo'naɾ
Spain
Simplified: ahk-thyoh-NAHR
IPA: ak.θʝo'naɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
ac
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • c like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
cio
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • i like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
nar
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth