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See entry for:
aficionado
enthusiast
Latin America
Simplified: ah-fee-syoh-NAH-doh
IPA: a.fi.sʝo'na.ðo
Spain
Simplified: ah-fee-thyoh-NAH-doh
IPA: a.fi.θʝo'na.ðo
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
fi
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
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
na
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
do
  • d like th in weather
  • tongue lightly touches upper teeth for d
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o